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Weekly Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1841), 1847-02-10

Weekly Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1841), 1847-02-10 page 1

WEE U Y 0 m ATE JOURNAL. VOLUME XXXVII. COLUMBUS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1847. PUBLISHM! KVEKY WEDNESDAY MOItNlfiU, UY WILLIAM 13. THRALL- Office ill tho Journal Huilding. south-east ouriier of High street and bugs alley. TKRMS: Thrbk Dollars rt.R annum, which may be discharged by ttie pay nit Tit of Two Dollars in advance, aiid freu of police, or of per ccntntie to Aijents or Collector!. Tim Journal ia alio published daily during the session of the Legislature, and ihnce a week the remainder of the year lor $! ; and ttirea times a week, yearly, for J4, OHIO LEGISLATURE.- t Friday, January SO, 1NJ7, HOUSE of RLPRLSENTATIVES. 24 e'eiWr, P. M. Mr. Hlakb's amendment to the amendment to the" bill to amend the criminal law of the State, &c, offered just previous to the tecum, wai adopted. The Houae resumed tho consideration of tho bill to anmnd the criminal laws of the Bute aoas to dispense With punishment by death in all cases, and Tho que it ion being on the motion to indefinitely portputie, it wan lust, aye! 'M, nays 3.J. Mr. Oikwih moved to lay the bill and amendment on the table to be printed lost. Mr. Con wts addressed tiie House in opposition to the passage of a law, of the magnitude ol the one under consideration, without more thorough examination of its provisions, ft waa setting aside laws which have been on the Statute books of thif Stale, unchanged, for nearly half a century. He wua oppoaed to this "hot haste," and hoped the bill would not be enacted into a law. Mr. Vallandioham urged, at length, the passnge of the bill : Mr. Hackus spoke in op poai lion when, On motion of Mr. Vai.lanijiuiiam, the bill and amendment were re-committed to a select con i mi tie e of three Messrs. Vallmidigham, Uuckus and Hlake. Mr. Wmitkihue reported back the bill to erect the county of Bcmmigtun, with one amendment. Mr. YViimuiHiK, in behalf of tho select commit-toe which reported (lie amendment, asked and obtain, ed leave to withdraw said amendment. Mr. Cotton moved the indefinite postponement of the bill. Mr. IliTciiiB moved to atrike out the 2d section earned. Tlie question then being on the indefinite postpone-me ut of the bill the motion prevailed, ayes 4U naya io the bill waa indefinitely postponed. Mr. Wiutriiiok reported back tho bill to erect the county of Aug lane. The question being on tin- engrossment of the bill, it waa loat, ayes ii'), noea 110. Senate resolution to go into certain elections on Saturday, came back from the Senate, and On motion of Mr. HiiiiiKiin, it waa amended and adopted, House bill to authorize the commissioners of Wood county to cut down timber on each aide of certain roadit, came hack from the Senate with one amendment, which waa agreed to. I Senate resolution relative to a certain head gate in Licking county, was recommitted to the committee on Public Works, tic. Mr. Backus reported a bill regulating the granting of licenses Cor taverns, Ac, in certain cases, in Clevelandread the first time. Also, reported a bill to amend the charter of the city of Cleveland read the first lime. Mr. Utittir reported hack the bill to incorporate the Amanda, Monroe, and lied Buck Turnpike Company, with amendments, which were agreed to, and the bill passed. Mr. LAMHKxrK, on Wave, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, reported a bill to revise and amend the act to lay out a free turnpike from the Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad in Huron county, to Van Wert county read the tirst time. Mr. Vallanuioiiam moved to reconsider the vote on tho passage of the bill to divorce Mary Nofsker from her husband, which motion waa laid on the table. Mr. Hi.nnttiiirrr reported back tho bill to repeal the act to provide for the election of road supervisors, paed Fob. il, 1H-I., with an amendment. Pruvtoua to taking the question upon the amendment,The House took a recess until 7 o'clock F. M. 7 o'clock P. M The House resumed the consideration of the bill to repeal the act to piovtde for the election of supervisors of roada and highways by the electors of eaeh road district, and the question being upon the amendment reported by Mr. ULoomiurK, it was agreed to, and the bill ordered to be engrossed. Mr. McMahan ot I, unas reported a bill to lay out and establish the Hull's Prairie free turnpike read the first tirno. Mr. McUaiiak of Lucas, on leave, introduced a bill to legalize the proceedings of Commissioners on the Montgomery and McCutciicnsvilie free turnpike rwad the first time. Mr. McMakin, on leave, introduced a bill to incorporate the iNew Baltimore, and New Haven Bridge, JLc. Company read the first time Mr. Lvlx reported back the bill to repeal the act to incorporate tho Harmer and Lancaster turnpike company, passed March 5, lclk, with an amendment, which waa agreed to. Mr. LftWtuiuK moved the indefinite postponement of the bill. Mr. Thimbu of Highlund moved to lay tho bill on the table carried. Mr Mi 1a it lit of Coshocton, reported a bill to di-rorce Elizabeth Hill from her husband read the first time. Mr. Warreh, on leave, from the committee on Corporations, reported back the lull to establish grades In a part of Slon'a township, Hamilton county, and for other purposes, with amend menu, which were agrred to and the bill ordered to be engrossed. On motion of Mr. Yallanimoiiam, the bill concerning tho nulilia waa taken up and referred to Mr. Yallaudigham. AMrHUMCNTI TO TUB TA1I.AW, On motion of Mr.TaiMai.it of Highland, the bill to amend the act to levy taxes on all property in this Dime according w us irur vaiuc, wan in Ren up, sou The question beinir unou tho adoption ol (he 7th amendment reported by the Finance committee, Mr. Harsh moved to amend the amendment by striking out "three" and inserting M fivo " so as to exempt from taxation juHKi of each manufacturer'a manufactured articles. A division of the question being demanded on the motion to strike nut, was earned. The word "five" waa then inserted. A division of tho question then being demanded, the question turned UjMin striking nut those purls of are t ion 7 proposed to be amended by the finance committee and waa earried, ayes noea 'ill. Mr. Hi nomu -r moved a call of the House; and after the clerk had proceeded with the call, on motion, all further proceedings under it were dispensed with. Mr. IJLooMiimr then moved to adjourn lost. The question then being on the insertion of the amendment as amended, the House refused to insert, ayes 7, uoea .tt. The words "raw materials " in line 3, of the 7th eetion were then struck out. The amendments reported by the Finance commit tee, from the Plli to the 'th and last inclusive, were then agreed to without change. Mr. Wit son moved to amend by inserting in line one, we. b, the word "liquidated," so that it should read that all liquidated claims," Ac carried. Mr. Bennett moved to atrike out the 7th section of the bill, which relates to maim lac lure re carried. Mr. Hiaar.Rii moved to add a section, which authorizes assessors to distense with administering the oath in certain cases carried, ayes .11. mea 1U. Mr. Bairhs moved to amend by striking out the 17th section (relating to the per cent, of taxation in incorporated cities and towns,) and insert a new one. Mr. Uhown demanded a division of the question; ana tue question turned on finking out, winch was earned. Mr. H iran withdrew his amendment. Mr. Wilson moved to strike out the 15lh section srried. Mr. Hamh moved to amend by adding at the end ol section im, the words l rash on hand not exceed ing five dollars "that ia, not aubject to taxation. The amendment was ameuded bv slnkmtr out "five. and the blank filled with "twenty -Ave " ao that $t-5 oaali on hand shall be exempt from taxation and adopted.Mr. Wuitr moved to strike nut "six" in section 2 , and insert " ten, ' ao as to exempt from taxation a loom with ten dollars carried. Mr. Hrown moved to strike out the luili section of the bill carried. Mr. BArat's moved to insort in the first line of section Ifc's "heads of" so the provisions of the section shall apply to the heads of families carried. Mr. Turi ry moved to strike out the concluding clause of section Vo iit. Mr. Lawrknck moved to amend the 2.rlli section, an as to make Uie exemptions apply to all persons-carried.Mr. Hi. ak moved to amend the bill by tho iniertion of the following as an additional section, via.! " That the County Auditors in the several counties in thi! State be authorized, and it is hereby made their duty, to deduct twenty per cent, from the amount of real estate as returned for taxation and equalized by the Htate Hoard of Equalization under the act to which this ia an amendment." rrevious to the question being taken upon this etnrndment, Mr. Vai.i awihoium moved to recommit the bill V )d amendtnrnta to the ri nance committee earned. Mr. Harsh, on leave, from the committee on En rolment, reported sundry bills correctly enrolled. On motion of Mr. Thulium, the resolution to limit the time for the introduction of bills to Monday next, was taken up and adopted. Senate resolution, relative to the currency ques tion, was referred to the Currency committee. lue House then adjourned. Saturday, Juuuttry JO, 1817, IN SENATE. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Randal!. fictitious. fly Mr. Spihdi.br, from sundry citizens of Knox county against the erection of tho proposed county of umnno mm on tue tamu. fly Mr. Wii.Mon, from &i0 citizens of the counties of Shelby and Allen, in favor of a turnpike from Sydney to Waiighpakonneltu laid on the table. By Mr. Koitn, from citizens of Geauga county, for the repeal of the taw to alter and complete the State roud from l'aineHville. in Lake county, to Illooiiifield" in Trumbull county referred to the whole Senate. liy Air. uoriuAHi), from .11 citizens ot Wayne coun ty, tor the appointment of Thomas Robinson as Asso ciate Judge lor said county laid on the table, fly Mr. Eaton, from several citizens in relation to Capital Punishment referred to the committee on the Judiciary. liy Mr. Lewis, from 44 citizens of Cuyahoga Falls for a tax on dogs of one dollar per head laid on tho table. fly Mr. fx UK i m. the proceedings of a meetinc of the Teacher's Institute of Ashtabula county referred to tho committee- on Common Schools and School Lands. Jiv Mr. Hart, from Of, t,enm n( .xnn. ty, tor a lnw exempting from execution tor debts lie re-alter contracted, a homestead for every family in this State laid on the table. Mr. Martin of Fayette moved that the Senate now recntisidei the vote of last night on the ordering House bill making appropriation for tho year 1B47 lo a third reading, in making this motion Mr. Mnrtin said : Mr, Speaker; 1 rise for the purpose of again making a motion to reconsider the vole token lasi mt'ht up. on ordering to its third reading House liill No. !M, making appropriations for the )ear ln47. Notwithstanding tliot vote has twice been taken and twice loat, yet sir, 1 am not willing to believe that this session of the Legislature will terminate without the usual and indiMpcuitible appropriations first being made. 1 cannot yet bring my mind to the conclusion, thnt the wheels ot government are to be stopped, and uuii we, as a people, are to be visited with all the ca lamities consequent upon a slate of case so much to be deplored. 1 wish for one more trial at least, and fur the purpose of placing the bill again withm the power of the Senate, 1 move a reconsideration of the vote taken last night on ordering the bill to a third re ailing. Mr. EfioKRroN inquired if it was designed to amend the present shupe of the bill, fur be could not vote lor it as it was. Ou motion of Mr. Goiiparp, the motion to re- consider was laid ou the tnble. Hr.HUIlTS Or STANDING COUM1TTKFI, Mr. PutKiNs, from the committee on the Judiciary. reported back the memorial of Simeon French and others for Mief on account of damages arising from n. it uij.irucuon oi water oy the mate Irom Uie Ureal Miami river; and asked to be dinehurged from its further consideration, and that the memorialists have leave to withdraw their papers, which was agreed to. Mr. Tiiohniiii.i., from the committee on New Counties, reported back sundry remonstrances aguiust the new county of Ontario, and recommended that they be laid ou the table, which was Qjrreed to. Mt. lit: ah Irom the committee on Public W orks and Public Lands, reuuttcd buck the bill to authorize llin city of Ciucuirmli to borrow money fur the use of the miewaier vauai Company ordered to to read a third lime on Monday. The same geiillfiuan from the same committer, reported back 1 louse amendment to Senate resolution relative to the auditing of just claims, with an amend-merit, winch was further amended and agreed to. The same committee reported back the bill for the reliff of Zuchitritth P. Jones, with an amendment, which wus agreed to ordered to a third reading un Mr. i iioRfiui.t.. from the committee on New Coun ties, reported buck the petition of citizens of Suliield township, Portage county, asking lo be attached to Summit county, and recommended ils indefinite postponement, which was agreed to. Mr. Sittmox, from the coiuniittco on Medical Colleges, Ac, reported back House joint resolution appointing trustees of the Medical College ol Ohio, with-out amendment. Mr, Ki.rMKl.lN moved to strike out the name of John C. Wright and insert that of M. FJagg lost, ayes Hi, noea 16. Also, lo insert Ihe name of Charlea Anderson lot t. The resolution waa then adooted ivei :t:t. dhv Mr. Reemdm. r Mr. T iioiLMiiii.i.,froin the committee on New Coun ties, reported back Senate bill to change the county lino dividing the counties of Hancock and Wyandotte, and recommended that ils further consideration be postponed till the first Monday of December next; which waa agreed to. Mr. 11 Aim:, from the committee on Colleges. Ac. reported back Senate bill to provide for funding the onus oj me unio university winch, as amended by Mr. Welch, wua ordered to a third reading ou Monday. Mr. WiKMiAit.MiH, from tho committee on Corpora tions, reported back House bill to authorize the town of Hamilton to boirow money, and for other purpoaes, wmi uuu aiiienumeiii, which was agreed lo ordered uj a iiura reading on Monday. Mr. M. kali., from the committee on Manufactures and Commerce, reporUd buck House bill relative to the inspection of salt manufactured in the State of Ohio ordered to be rend a third time on Monday. Mr. Chonhk, from the committee on Usilroads and turnpikes, reported back the bill to incorporate tho Sidney and Wniiauirhkonnella turnpike cumoanv ordered to a third reading mi Monday. mso, ii cm' phi to authorize the nty of Dayton to subscribe to the slock of certain railroad companies, wiiu a tut-minimis. The amendments reported bv tho committee were severally screed to, and (lie bdl ordered lo a third reading on Monday ayes U7 noes 7. Mr. MAHri,on leave, presented 4 severs! petitions and remonstrances, which were referred to the committee on Hsilroads and Turnpikes. tir. i nuns, trmu the committee on Common Schools and School Lands, reported back House bill. to authorize the sale of all school lands in the State of Ohio according io the law now in force, and recom mended its indefinite postponement, which was agreed to ayes '7, noes ti : report laid upuu the table and ordered to he printed. ;Mr. ttonuAHii, trout the committee on Railroadaand Turnpikes, reported back Ihe memorial of llill citizens of Guernsey county, relative to the Cadiz and Steii-beuville .Mucadamiied Road company, and recommended thai it be indefinitely postponed, which waa agreed to. Also, the petition of citizens of Hamilton count for the appropriation of the lolls of the Cincinnati, Lelmunn sod bpriuplicm turnpike cnmauy for the payment of certain debts, and recommended that it be laid on 'he table. Mr. Crosmk, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, severally reported back, Senate bill to authorise the Commissioners of Lit kinn cuuntv to sub scribe to the stock of cerium railroads ; and Ihe House bill, to authorize the Commissioners of Clark county lo take stock in the Mad River and Lake Erie Hail-road Compuny, in the mode therein described ; which, with the amendments of the committee, were ordered to be read a third tune on Monday. urroHTs or bm.mt romiirrr.Bi. Mr. Lewis reported back Senile bill, prescribing the times for holding ihe courts of Common Picas m the third judicial circuit, and said bill was passed. Mr. Eiairr reported back House loll, to layout and establish a graded slate road from Coshoeton to New Philadelphia; ordered to be read a third lime on Monday. Mr. Kwin reported back the petition of the First Reformed Church of Cincinnati; referred lo the committee on Corporations. The following bills were ordered to a third reading on Monday : Senate lull, relative to an amendment of the charter of the town of Crhana, liouae bill, to lay nut and establish a graded Slate road from the town id' Portsmouth in Scioto county to Hillsborough in Highland county. an i s iNTitomrcrn. Uy Mr. (Jopdabii, lu repeal a certain act therein named. HklOl.t'TIONS. Hr Mr. Perkins. Hi1rtH, ., That the Hoard ot t ulilic Works be and they are hereby authorized to make or cause In be made by an ngent to be by them appointed, an investigation into the character and va lidity ol certain claims against the State on the H ck-ing canal, existing in the shape of due hills, for libor performed or materials furnished, under the superintendence of special agents of the State, and evidenc- d hy the signatures of such airents; and also to in vestigate any claims of such special superintendents for their own services ; and also whether funds for the payment of any of these claims have at anv time been drawn from the State Treasury, and if so, under what circumstances and what disposition has been made thereoi. Hffolreii, Thnt for the purpose of enabling said Hoard to carry into effect more fully the provisions of the foregoing resolution, limy, or the agrnl by them appointed, shall havo power to take depositions, and lo srnd for persons and papers i and that they porelr their proceedings to the next General Assembly. On motion of Mr. Convai, The Senate took recess. 3 oVndt, P. M. On the receipt of the message from the Houae of RepreRentatirra, the Senators withdrew In the Hall of the House, in pursuance of a resolution relative to going into certain elections. On their return to their chamber, on motion of Mr. Thomhill, The Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. flCTITtONS. Hy Mr. ValIiAnpioham, from Thomas Cannon and H2 other citizens of Columbiana county, praying the legislature to charter Uie Great Western Railroad Company.Also, from 200 citizens of Columbiana and Mahoning counties, praying the legislature to pans a lnw tuinc dogs, and if nut a general law, then a apecial act for aaid counties. Also, the petition of 81) citizens of Wellsville and vicinity, remonstrating against any railroad terminating ou the State line on the Pennsylvania side, north of the valley of the Ohio river. Uy Mr. K aler, from C. Eby and 41 other legal voters of fletituu township, Hocking county, praying for the erection of the proposed new county of Nelson. Hy Mr. Hines, from 4!) citizens of Mercer county, representing the great inconvenience resulting from the settlement of blacks among them, and asking the special interposition of the legislature ; 1st- Hy buying all the lands owned hy the blacks in said county. 2d. Hy amendment of the black laws (so called) to exclude entirely Ihe emigration of blacks and mulattos from time to time fmni Ihis State. Ilil. To recommend Congress to set off some suitable territory as a colony for those blacks who are now free and those that may become free hereofter. Also, of 45 citizens of Mercer county on tho same subject. Also, of 21 citizens of Mercer county on the same. Also, from 45 citizens of the Statu of Ohio, for a law reducing the price of the Stain lands, and to insure Iheir occupation by actual settlers. Also, of 12 citizens of I lie State on the same subject. Petitions were also presented by Messrs. Harsh, Emery, Abernethy, Kennon, Hlake, and Truesdale. Mr. Hahsii, on louve, from the committee on En. roiliueiit, reported sundry bills correctly enrolled. ILLS REAP TIIK THIRD T1MIS. A bill to authorize the sale of school district 10, in Willshire township, Vun Wert county pissed. To repral an aoi entitled an act to provide for the election of Supervisors of roads and highways, by the citizens of each road dialricl, passed Feb. :l, 1014, and for other purposes paused, ayes 4:1, noes lit. To amend an act to lay out and establish n free turnpike road from Gilead,in Wood county, to Kalida, in Putnam county, pasrd March 2, in-lb passed. To amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Wilford and ChiMicothc turnpike road company, passed March II, 1K!2 passed. To amend an act entitled an act for the encouragement of agriculture, passed Feb. 27, lellj passed, ayes 32, noes Mr. Wahrkn moved to amend the title by striking out, and inserting an act to increase the expenditures of the Stalelost, ayes 15, noes 41. To establish grades in a part of Slorrt township, Hamilton county, and fur other purposes paused. To amend the net to protect the purchasers of lands at lax and judicial sales passed. To incorporate the Princeton and Port Union turn-1 pike compuny passed. To amend the act for the settlement of ihe estates of deceased persons, passed March 2:1, Hll---passt d. To legalize the proceedings of the commissioners 1 appointed to relocate the Hruimrsburgh and Lock port free turnpike in Defiance countypassed. Tu incorporate the Western Miami turnpike com-pauy pnxscd. iw. ai.i. a n nmit a m, on leave, reported back the bill to promote popular education, with one amend ment a new bill laid on the table to be printed. IHI.I.S 01 I.rAVK. Hy Mr. Nobi.k of Franklin, lo iucuruorate the Fair field county Savings Institution; liy Mr. iiitk, to ereel Uie county of Chester; Which were severally rend the first time. Mr. Ri-im;!.!, of Harrison, on leave, offered a reso lution, authorizing the clerk of Ihe Court of Harrison county, to furnish Certain books, Ac, to Ihe Directors of the Poor Utilise of said county adopted. RKPOItTS or STANUINO COVVITTKKM. Mr. TniMBi.r of Hiifhhiid. from the committee on Finance, reported a bill to amend the act for thv liei. ler regulation of tho Surplus Revenue read tho first time. A M r.N P V r NTS TO TUB TAX LAW. Also, from the same committee, reported hick the bill to amend Ihe " acl levy in i taxes on all properly of un; uwir,Gii.nip. ,.. i,H irue vaiue, wiui amendments, which wen; tig reed lo. Mr. VAl.l.ANnKiliAH moved to amend further, hv striking out all alter ihe enacting clause, and insert as follows, viz : rii tlthe "act for levying taxes on all nrnnertv in this Slate, according to its true value,' passed March , iu, ue, nnu is iiereuy repealed. Skc. 2. That all ads and parts of acts rcnealed bv said acl, In-, and are hereby revived and decUred to be in force, until such a law can he provided, ss w ill incur as just, equitable, proprrly apportioned, and intelligible a system ot taxation, as is practicable. i.e. .1. i ins act shall lake ettect Irom and after its passage. i pon tins amendment the aves and nava were de manded, and resulted ayes 27, nnya :i7, ss follows : A vb Messrs. Abernethy, Clark of Jlutlvr. Cor. Cork, Converse, Cotton, Di.il, Dminonwirlh, Ellison, r.mery, lluie, hennon, Larimer, Lyle, Musgrove, McFirlond, MeMalmi of Coshoelnn, Mc.Mahnn of Lucas, McMakm, .Vihle of Seneca. Russell of Por tage, Shaw, Sharp, Viillandigham, Warren, Williams' of Coshocton, Yost 27. I Navs Messrs. linkup, Heatty, Hennett, Hlake, Hreck, H'nwn, Clark of Fmnkh'n, Corwin, Cu riots, Harsh, Hiblerd, llogue, Herlon, Johnston, Kaler, Kerr, Kib'r, Lawrence, Mnttltews, Monrr, Mcfrew, Noble of Franklin, Owen, Park. Poor. Poller. Richie. ! Russell of Harrison, Tallinnn, Trimble of Mimkmg. , inn, ruiu.iL- n MTguinini, i riM'suaie, i uriey, V lllle, ; Whilndge, Wilsmi, and Speaker ;i7. . , S'i the amendment was lost j Mr. Em. hob moved to amend the bill bv inserting as sec turn 5, a provision requiring the Auditor of any i county to refund taxes which nciy have been paid in I any year on property bought on a cn-dit and which ! credit has been taxed in the hands of the holder; and as section (, "Ihal the Hiuking Institutions of this Slate shall he rr after be taxed on their loans and dis counts the same as money at interest is now taxed under the law ot l-fh; also, that State bonds and stocks, except those rxenipti-d by the laws respectively under which the said bonds and storks were issued, ' shall be taxed in like manner as moneys at interest are now laxeu. Mr. Shaw addressed the House at length upon the hanking question, taking ground in opposition to all paer money, and asserting tint there is more sjtecie in the world than is necessary for all business operations. He claims tint the Democratic party had planed itself upon the platform of " repeal" and was un changably pledged to hostility to any currency but the " Constitutional currency " of geld and silver. W hen Ihe gentleman got "just halfway through," The House took a recess until 2 o'clock P. M. 2 er4, P. .V. The House resumed the consideration of the act to amend the Tax Law ; and the question being oil Mr. El Mio amendment, Mr. Siuw proceeded with hit "speech" against batiks; but gave way fur a motion lo lay the bill and pending amendment on the table. A message waa then sent to the Senate, informing thai body, that the Hall of the Horn was ready for its reception ; and the Senators hiving made their appearance, the two Houses proceeded to make the following elections: .hwuU Judges for Pike County, Robert W. McCleau, reeetvrd, 5-1 votes, George Porter, ti Hlauks, , 7 t dnoriaU JyJc J'-r t'ttyrtti County. Jsmes Miliary, received, r4 votes, Ulanks, u .iteitr Judf for tittmrm County, Jonathan W. Smith, received, , votes, Jllkiik 27 ,1arint$ Juilt for Murgun Cutmty, Nathaniel Shepard, received, .';Yt votes, Jnmra tinnier, 'il7 " Planks 4 Mtountt tutlge for PiriiitUHijf County, Milthew Mel res, received, St votes, George Ik n nc It, , .21 " Hlauks It Jtiori.tte Jutlgrs for tt nyne County, Smith Orr, received, iu votes, iieat .m oy, u Hlauks 2ti " ,itn(MU Jurist for Lmrrcnrs Coaafv, Salmon Reckard, received,, , .5:1 votes, Anda-w Uempeey,.. . ...54 " Ulanks, Vti .ittnfittt Judg Jor Cmrroll County, John 8 Hunter, received Ml votes, Win. Crow, 21 " Hlanka 6 lit g uttr, tmd fJirr, .Warners ( iry, Stacy Taylor, received, voles, Hlauks, 25 " The Senators having retired, On motmn of Mr. Trimsi.r of Highland, Uie bill to atnrnd the tax law was taken up, and Mr. Shaw "concluded. The question being then on Mr. Ellison 'a amendment, it was lost ; aj es 24, noes fi. Mr. Mi Miimn of Coshocton moved to amend by inserting at the close of the 1st section a provision, an-(horning the county Hoard of Equalization to deduct 25 per cent, from the appraised value of all improved real estate lost, aves ti, noea H7. Mr. Yoit nomd further to amend by the addition of section 'Jit, declaring thit county Auditors shall tnkr for taxation the value as equalized by the county Hoard of Equalization lost, aves 20, noes M. Mr. McMaiian of Couhocton, moved further In amend bv providing that no horses or oral rattle shall hr listed under the age of 3 years, unless they will be of that age on the 1st day of June succeeding the siaicmeni toai, ayes 41, noes o'. Mr. McMaiian of C. moved further lo amend by a proviso relative to the duties of assessors lost. The question then being on the en gross me tit of tho bill, it was ordered to be engrossed ayes Ii7, noes 27. The bill waa ordered to be engrossed at tho Clerk's desk and read Ihe third time now. The bill waa then poMsed ayes HG, noea 20. Mr. Cotton moved to amend the title of the bill so that it would read "an act to amend the act levying taxes on some of the property in this Stale according lo its true value" lost, ayes 25 noes 37. The title was then agreed to. Mr. Vallanihuiiam, from the Judiciary committee, asked to be discharged irom a further consideration of the petition of Eli Sowers and John Eby ajrrced to. Said petition was re-committed to Mr. Coca. Mr. Lawuknck, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, reported a bill to incorporate a Turnpike Company read tho first time. Senate resolution relative to fl. F. Stickney recommitted to the Finance committee. Senate resolution to tho examination of curtain claims on the Hocking Canul re-committed to the committee on Public Works, Ac. Mr. Hackus, from the Judiciary committee, reported a bill to authorize the Commissioners of Cuyahoga county to erect a new township read the first time, Mr. Lawrrnck, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, reported a bill to incorporate the East Fork and flridge Company read the first time. Also, from the sauio committee, reported back a bill to authorize the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad Company to construct aide branches, with amendments, which were agreed to, and the bill ordered to be engrossed. The house then adjourned. Monday, February 1, 1847. IN SENATE. Prayer by the Rev. Dr. lloue. rr.TiTioNs. Hy Mr. Stetson, from 1K1 citizens of Midi son and Franklin county, on the license question laid on the tabic. Hy Mr. Martin of Columbiana, from citizens of Columbiana county, on the same subject same refer ence. fly Mr. Tiiorniiii i.t for the erection of the county of M ass ic referred to the committee on New Counties.Hy Mr. Madmiia, the remonstrance of G5.rtcitizena of Concord and other townships of Ross county, against the proposed erection of any county taking territory from said county. Also, two letters on the same subject referred to the committee on New Counties. Also, from citizens of Ross county, for aid in completing the Zanesvtlle and Maysvitle turnpike road-referred to the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes. Uy Mr. WiNEOAiiNBR, from Jeremiah Hampton, claiming certain damages referred to committee on Railroads and Turnpikes. Hy Mr, Ecki.kv, sundry petitions for and against the proposed Great Western Railroad referred to tho committee on Railroads and '1 urn pikes. Also, against any railroad terminating on thecal line of the State same reference. fly Mr. Kwino, from citizens nf Cincinnati, for an act relating to the inspection of lumber referred to the committee on Mnmifacturea and Commerce. fly Mr. Lr.wis, from citizens of Akron, relative to their act of incorporation referred to the committee on Corporations. Hy Mr. I'kukins, the remonstrance of A. H. Filch and others of Ashtabula county, against any division of Ihe 3d Judicial Circuit referred to Mr Perkins. Also, thr memorial of the First Range Turnpike Company in Ashtabula county same rclerenre. Hy Mr. Rkkmiimn, from sundry citizens of Montgomery county, owning corner Iota in Wapauknimet-l.t, for tbe erection of the county of Auglaize laid on the table. Alio, the remonstrance of Samuel Hcresford and other citizens of Ohio, relative to the borough of Walnut Hills in said county laid on the table. Also, the remonstrance of 10 citizens of Steuben-villle, against any division of said town and township into two election districts laid on the table. nr.roHTs or itaniunii committm:. Mr. Vttkr, from the committee on Claims, reported back House resolutions relative to the claims of John Graham and others. On motion nf Mr. Goddarii, so mtirli of said resolution as authorizes payment of rent of U. S. Court House was stricken nut, ayes 21, noes 13. On motion of Mr Ec ki.kv, the resolution was then recommitted to the committee on the Judiciary. Mr. FoHp, from the committee on Public Works and Public Lands, reportod bark the remit of on inquiring into the expediency of selling out the Public Works of Ihis Stale, and read a voluminous report selling forth a mass of statistics relative to the growth of the ! Stale in connection with these works; and accompanied it with a resolution that the resolution upon winch the report wua based, tie indefinitely postponed laid on Ihe table and ordered tone printed. Mr. Martin oil Wed a resolution that 504K) extra copies be printed, which was adopted unanimously, Mr. Tiiori in i.i., from the committee on New Counties, reported back tho petitio-i of citizens) of Lawrence county relative to a change nf the sest of justice of said county, and recommended that its further consideration be postponed until the firat Monday of December next, which waa agreed to. Mr. Ewino, from the committee on Federal Relations, reported back Senate bill relative to thr Ohio volunteers, with one amendment, and recommended its passage amendment agreed to. Mr hi sti.r.v, from the minority of the same com mittee made a report on said bill, with the following I preamble and resolutions; I W hereas, thr United Stales are now engaged in a statr of war with the Republic of Mexico, by the act of the Executive of the United Stales; and whereas three regiments of volunteers have been by Ihe Ex- exiilive n quired nf the State of Ohio, which requisition waa promptly responded to by the patriotism of our citizens, who at mice marched to the field in de- tenro of our country and government; and whereas Ihe Congress has failed to make the nccrsaary provisions for thir support and maintenance while in service or after they have been discharged, many of w hom together with their families, are in indigent circum stances and in need nf sid ; and whereas the duly of making ample provisions for all such belongs exclusively to the Congress ; therefore liriotrrd buthe (ienmil .ItitmMuoftkt State nfOht. That our Senators and Representatives in Congress be requested In use their exertions in favor of increasing Ihe pay nf the Volunteers who have served in Mexico, and for a provision in favor of those of their families who are in indigent circumslaticrs, by an al lowance lo Uiem during the existence of such diss. biltty. Ht$olTrd, 1 hat the dovernnr he requested to transmit a copy of tho fiirffoinv preamble and resolution to each ot our Senators and Representatives in Con gress. Pending the consideration of the bill, Mr. Hr.AN said the Senator from Clermont charges the npitonents of this bill with be In if hard run for an excuse for voting against. Mr. 11. would sav lo that Senator that he sought no excuse for the vote he intruded ; he made none. When I am called upon, said Mr. 11 , to vote money out of the treasury, instead of looking about for excuses, whv, I should ask again 1 I am in the habit of demanding reasons w hy I should ask for, and as yet I have lu ard none satisfactory to me. We are here called upon to make an appropriation for a purpose however worthy of our sympathies, is certainly doubtful as to the exwdieny. And what M worse, it is an appropriation without limitation we don't know whether it be for two or ten hundred thousand dollars. Mr. Gopparp moved to lay the bill on the table-withdrawn.The question recurring on ordering the bill to a third reading, Mr. Ewino demanded the ayra and noes, which were read, and resulted, Avrs Messrs Cmnise, Ewing, Graham, Harte, King, Mackall, Martin, of Columbiana. Reid. Reenie- tin, Spmdler, Thornlull, I'tlrr, Wheeler, W illord, tvmegarner and r,H ter tti. ftot s ..vlesars. lleau. Heaver. I ooiuha. t.atnn. Kck- ley, F.dgerton, Ford, Godditd, Hastings, Hopkins, Johnson, I. wis, Madeira, Martin of Fayette, Perkins, muisnn, ricn and v uon in. So the Senate refused to order the bill to a third reading. Ihe preamble of Uie report of Uie minority nf the committer was then disagreed lo ayes 17, noea ( thr resolution as then agreed to. Mr. m an, from the committee on Public W orks and Public Lands, reported against tho claims of Samuel and Robert W. Stevenson for damages in consequence ol me construction oi uie oittney lerucr. Also, against the claim of Humphrey J. White, nf Morgan county ; also, against the bill for the relief of Hugh F. Dolan ; also, reported back the bill nf the House, to establish thr price of the Miami, Wabash and Erie Canal lands, and to secure their sates to as set tiers, without recommendation laid on tho tilde. Mr. PrnaiNs, from the Judiciary committee, report ed a bill, in relation to two escheated lota in Uie town of Manslictd, Richland county. Mr. Conn hp, fmrn the committee on the Ju.licisry, reported a bill, to authorize tbe sale and conveyance of certain lots in Mansfield, Richland county; read a second time and recommitted lo the Judiciary committee.Mr. PrnKiNS, from the Judiciary committer, reported a bill restraining the power of County Commissioners to remit tinea, penalties and judgments in certain eases. Thr same gentle man, from thr samr committee, re-pnrtrd back Senate bill, to quirt the title to thr N E. quarter nf section 25, townalup, North of range 3 East n thr county of Paulding, with anamendment-recommitted to Mr King. The Speaker presented the report of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal company laid on tbe table and ordered to be printed. un motion ot Mr. uopparu, The Senate took a receaa. 24 o'clock P. M. Mr. Kino, from a select committee, renorted bock ihe bill recommitted to him in the forenoon, and rec ommended that it be ordered to ft third reading or Tuesday. HEPoKTfl OF STAN PI NO COMMITTEES CONTINUED. Mr. Goudaru, from the committee on the Judicia ry, reported back Senate bill, relative to the aaie of two Jots in Mansfield, Richland county ; ordered to a unru resutng to-morrow. The same gentleman from the same committee, re ported a bill, allowing writs of attachment. On his motion read twice, and postponed to tho first Monday of December next. Also, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, reported back Houae bill, to revive and amend the act to incorporate the Ohio and Pennsylvania rail- ruau company, wiui amendments; which were agreed Mr. Ecei.kv moved further to amend. Mr. Lie wn moved to postpone the bill to tho first Monday or December next lust, 22 to 12 Alter further amendments by Messrs. Goddard and Wilford, the bill was ordered to a third readingto-morrow. Mr. Perkins, from the committee on the Judieiarv. reported a bill, to amend an act entitled "an act lo provide for the vacating of town plats, and other pur-poses," passed February 1!K 1H40. AUto, reported back petitions of sundry citizens of vino reinuve io rrencu (spoliations ; and recommended the adoption of certain resolutions ; which were, with the preamble, agreed lo J ayes 2.S, noes 5. Mr. Ecbi.ev from the majority of Ihe committee on Federal Relations reported back the Senate resolution relative lo the bringing back of the remains of Lieutenant I lett, and recommended the indefinite postponement of said resolution. Mr. Ewinu, from the minority of the same committee, made a verbal report, essentially asserting that while he was in favor of the bringing back of this one, lie held the oilier propositions under the resolution to be impracticable. The report of Uie majority was then agreed to, ayes Mr. Ei KI.KV, under a dispensation of the rules, re ported back House bill, fixing the times of holdimr the courts oi common I'leas in the lulu Judicial Circuit- read a third time and passed. Mr. Beixni.ru rr ported a bill to authorize the sale of section l(i, in Green township. Hamilton county. mso, irom me committee on Common schools and School Lands, reported back the petition of the coun ty ollicers of Madison county ; and recommended its postponement till the first Monday of December next, wnieu was agreeii io. Also, StMiatr bill, to extend the lime of payment to purchasers of aehool aection lb, in Fanner township, I'enaiiue cuuiuy orucreu io a unru readingto-morrow. Also, House bill to legolize the ants of Joshua Wink- lifl'e, of Fairfield county, in relation to the sale of certain school lands ordered to a third reading to-mor- Mr. Harte, from the Judiciary committee, renortrd back Senate bill relative to escheated lands in tbe vitv of Cincinnati, also, Senate bill relating to escheated niioa in Champaign county recommitted to the same committer. Mr. Perkins, from the committee en Schoola. &.. reported a bill to secure returns of directors of com-moil schools. Mr. t'ooMRS,fromthe committee on the Lihrarv.r. ported back (he resolution imtruclinir the SrHnrv of Stab' lo furnish Wood county with copies of certain wwi aii"puMi. Also, the following resolution, which was adopted: llrmlrtil, e.. That Ihe Secretary of State bo and is hereby authorized, on satisfactory proof that any county iu this Stale has not been furnished by the State with the eleventh or any subsequent volumes of the Ohio Reports, to furnish the same to euch count out of any surplus copies in hand belonging to the Stale. nir. rr.iiKiNN, reported back Senate bill to encourage Teacher's Institutes ordered to a third reading to-morrow. Mr. Crunise, from the committer on RnilmtiU nA Turnpikes, reported back the bill to authorize tho Commissioners of Hirdin county to subscribe to the capital stork of the Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad Company, and to convey certain lots ordered to a imru reauing. Also, reported a bill to prant the riirht of wav in any railroad company authorized by the States of Mis-1 snuri, Illinois and Indiana, to construct a continuous line of railroad from St. Louis to Cincinnati. ! Mr. Rr.r.Ni i.n, from the committee on Finanr. tn which was recommitted the bill to amend Dim set f,,r the better regulation of (he surplus revenue, reported the same back with one amendment, which waa agreed to ordered lo a third reading. Also, from Uie same committee, House b;ll to regu late delinquent taxes, and lo repeal section 12 of a cerlam act therein named indefinitely postponed Mr. Perkins moved to reconsider the vole of Friday op the indefinite postponement of House bill to amend the act to regulate the admission and practice of altorneya at law said motion wis laid un lhf tahl- Mr. Wnr.Ki.KH, from Uie aommittce on ltod. .ml HlL'hwaVS. reooried bark mmlrv ru.1. ni' -i... of Marsiiallsville, and the further consideration was postponed till the tirst Monday of December next. .ir. ciMM.niun, irom Uie COnimillCft fin I'll i Wrb. Ac, reported a bill to authorize the town eounnl f Liciiance lo levy a tai for bridge purposes. Mr. H;an also reported a bill to amend an set in in. corporate the Mad River and Great Western Railroad com pan v. Mr. Martin of Columbiana from the MmmiiiMAn Roads, Ac, reported back the petitions of cit.iens of iiamiiinn county, in relation to lo fairs an s rerlaLn Mirnpise postponed tui me 1st Monday in Decern- lwr ii.. I ' Mr. Ecki.kv reported back the Petitions for and re. motiMraticea agitnst the cmintv of Ontario r, -in. un uie inn moimay oi ueccmocr tiejl ayes lrt, Mr. Ei KI.KV reported back House bill to amend il. acl to incorporate the Liltle Miami rat I road company, with an amendment sinking out all Uie amendment heretofore made in Senate, and restoring tho original Mr. GoniiARn moved that the bill and Mn.!in. amendments be recommitted to the committee on Rail- roauaanu i urnpiKcs lost, ayes Hi noea 17. The question then bring on airreuimr to artirln I. reported originally by the cinimttr on Railroads and iirupiaes ; sain section was stricken out. rr sinking out : Arxa Messrs. flran. Heaver. PiMmlu P.nn cvw. ,rt Ewing, Ford, Hopkins, Uwis, Madeira, Martin nf tayetl.-, Perkins, Recim-lm, Spmdler, Slulson, ......, ..iimrr, uioru, tviison, Winegarner and NoKS Mr rs. Cronise. Edirerton. ftrwlilr.l Clr. ham, Harte, Hastings, Johnson. Knur. Mnrk.ll Mr. tin nf Columbiana, Reid, Ttiurolull and Utter HI. nir. itoppanii moved to amend bv wav of rvdrr. hv inserting lhal so much of the charter of said company, as prescribes the mode and amount of taxation, shall be deemed tn be surrendered ;" which was sgrredto ayrs2l,noes 12; the bill was then ordered l ne engrossed at the dek. 1 he following bills were then rrnnrlrd Hy Mr. Gopuarii, to amend the act for ih hriirr regulation and support of Common Schools, in the town of Zanesville rule dispensed with, and the bill rrau iwice ami recommitted to air. Omldanl Hy Mr. Perkins, in relation lo ft turnpike road in Ashtabula county. Hy Mr. Ukan, to authorize the transfer of taxes, from Ihe Springfield and Urbana turnpike company, lo a certain free turnpike. Hy Mr. Harts, t repeal Uia act to Incorporate the town nf MrCnnnellavtl U. Hy Mr. Mcb am, providing for the inspection ofj luiii.n ...u niiiKir, m Hamilton county. The following lulls wrrr thrn passed: Fixing tho tunes of holding the Court of Common Pleas, in Uie Mtli Judmul Cireinl. Also, prescribing the times of holding the Court of vuiiunon i iras, in me mil judicial Circuit On motion of Mr. Thornhill, Uie Senateadjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Mtmpv. rilTITIONS. Mr. SeiTH of Hamilton, presented the annlieation of the trusters of Delhi township, Hamilton county, for power in connection with the Auditor of said noiiii-ly, to sell lot No. I, of section Hi referred to Mr. until. Also, the nrlition of J. M. Pickrriiur and other citizens of Hamilton and Clermont counties, in favor ni rxrmptmg the homestead from sale or mortgage for debt referred to the Judiciary committee. fir. iii.abk, irom tM citizens oi Wayne county, fur the repeal nf the Alac k laws. Also, from the same gentleman, from 34 citizens of .iieuina, asking (lie repeal or the law making it Ihedu ly nf trustees in warn out the poor. Hy Mr. HouiiK,from Lot Holmes and 5!) other citi zens oi t airfield township, l oliimbmiia county, in relation to the annexation of Tex as, Ac. Mr. Sith of Hamilton, moved r he petition be re jected carried, ayes Itl, nies 21. liy .Mr. Moour, from Darnel StaulVr and 73 other rilizensnf Columbiana county, asking the repeal of all laws, in this Slate making ft distinction on account of color. Also, from GO citizens of Mriga county on same subject, Hy Mr. Hfattv, from 54 legal voters, 42 ladiea, and 21 minors, nf Carroll county, on Uit License question laid on U table. Sundry bills were taken from the committee oi the whole and referred to appropriate committee, Mr Ellison obtained leave and recorded hit vote in the negative on Uie bill to amend the tax law, BILLS READ THE THIRD TIMS. A bill to authorize the Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati Railroad company to construct side branches passed. BILLS ON LEAVE. By Mr. Cotton, to fix Uie times of holding courts in the 11th Judicial Circuit read the first and second times, and referred. Uy Mr. WAunrN, to authorize the sale of ministerial section 2!l, in Colerain township, Hamilton county read the first time. Hy Mr. Noolb of Seneca, relative to wnta of habeas corpus read the first lime. By Mr. Corwin, to emend the act fixing the times of holding courts in the 7th Judicial Circuit read the first and second times and referred. Hy Mr. Hknnrtt, to amend the act to provide for the settlement of the estates of deceased persons-read the first and second time and referred- Hy Mr. Ti'RI-kv, to revive an act to lay nut a State road in the counties of Lawrence and Gallia, passed March 1, lKM read the first time. Hy Mr. Noble of Seneca, to amend the act to incorporate the flaldwin Institute read the first time. Also, to authorize the sale of certain achool landi in the counties uf Seneca and Wyandott read the first time. Also, to revive an act to lay out a free turnpike in Wyandolt county read the first time. REPORTS OV STANDING COMMITTEES. Mr. Kn.EH from the committee on New Counties, asked to be discharged from a further consideration of certain petitions from Knox county, and also petitions relative to the proposed county of Taj lor agreed to. Also, from the same committee, reported back the bill relative to the boundary line between the counties of Stark and Tuscarawas, and recommend its postponement to the first Monday in December next-agreed to. Mr. MusanovE.from the committee on Enrollment, reported sundry bills correctly enrolled. Mr. Thimble of Highland, from the committee on Roads and Highways, reported back the bill to amend the act relative to the navigation of Duck Creek, in Monroe county ordered to he engrossed. Also, asked to be discharged from the further consideration of sundry petitions relative to roads, dec-agreed to. Mr. Tali man, from the committee on Agnculturo, reported hack certain petitions for a tax on dogs recommitted to tho Finance committee. Mr. Corwin, from the committee on Corporation!, reported a bill to authorize the re-numbering of Iota in the town of Miamisburgh- -read the first time. A Iso, reported back Senate bill tn incorporate certain towns therein named ordered to bo read ft third time to-morrow. Also, reported buck the bill to incorporate the Ridge Union Meeting House, in Seneca county ordered to be engrossed. Also, reported back the bill to incorporate the town of Marion, in Marion county ordered to be engrossed. Also, reported back the hill to incorporate the Independent Hook and .Ladder company of Massilon ordered to be engrossed. Also, reported back the bill lo incorporate the town of Steubenville ordered to be engrossed. Also, reported back the bill to amend the act to in corporate the town of Mansfield, with an amendment, wiucn was agreed to. and tue bill ordered to be en grossed Jlr. Warren, from the committee on Benevolent Institutions, reported buck a certain resolution relative to the Deaf and Dumb Asylum indefinitelypostponed. Also, reported a resolution relative to John Dunn a native of Ireland, which was agreed to. Mr. Vallanoioiiam, from the Judiciary committee. reported back sundry resolutions of iuquiry laid on thr table. Mr. Lawrence, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, reported back the bill to authorize the town of Springfield to subscribe tn the capital itock of the Madison and Lake Eric Railroad and the bill was paasrd. Also, reported hack ths bill to amend the charter of the Columbus, Marion and Upper Sandusky Railroad company ordered to br engrossed. Also, reported a bill to incorporate the Eaton and Hamilton Railroad company read firat and second time and referred. A Iso, reported a bill to incorporate the Bucyrus Rail- mad company read Uie firat and second lime and referred. Alao, reported a bill to lav out and establish a State road from Ml. Vernon to Mansfield read the first and second time and referred. Mr. Uackus, from the Judiciary committee, asked to be discharged from further consideration of the petition of Win. Jenkins for a divorce agreed to; also, petition relative to Justice's Docketspostponed to the first ti nnu ay ot I December next; also, the peti tion of John A. Corwin and others. Also, reported back the bill to authorize the Recorder of Hamilton county to make an index, and recommended iu postponement to the first Monday of De-ce inner nextagreed to. Also reported bark the hill for the more speedy administration of justice in Hamilton county, and recommended its postponement to Uie first Monday of De. ce miter next agreed to. Also, reported bark the bill to amend the act regulating elections, with an amendment laid on Uie table to be printed. Mr. Trimilb of Highland, from the Finance com. mittee, reported back the bill for the relief of Daniel HI ark -ordered tube engrossed. Alan, reported back the bill to guard against hydro, phobia and prevent ihe dealruction of sheep by dogs, with an amendment exempting certain countiea from the operation of the law; and after numerous amendments were offered, the whole matter was referred to a select crmmitteeol three Messrs. Trimble of Highland, McMahanof Coshocton, and Tallman. Alan reported back the bill to fix the salaries of the Stale Librarian and Private Secretary of the Governor.Mr. Trimble moved to amend, by reducing the Secretary a salary from $7H) to f lHV-greed to. Mr. Convkrib moved to reduce the Librarian1! salaiy from f50 to $:nmlost, ayes 1H, noes 4(i. Mr, Cotton moved to strike out the 4th arc t ion-lost, ayea 20, noea 34. The bill was then recommitted to Mr- Lawrence. Mr. Hreck, from thr committee on the Penitentiary, reported bark thr bill to regulate thr Ohio Penitentiary, Ac. recommitted to the Judiciary committee. Mr. Hi. a kk, from the committee on Common Schools, Ac, reported back Senate bill, for the support and better regulation of common schools in Akron, with one amendment, which was agreed to. Mr. Warn. en moved to further amend section 4- The bill and amendment were recommitted to Mr. Backus. Senate resolution, relative to printing extra copies of the report of Ihe committee on Public Works, ic, was ado pled. Mr. fli. a kb, from the committee on Common Schools, Ac, reported back the bill lo extend the time of payment for certain achool land in Warren countyalso, the bill to authorize the sale of parts of a certain school section in Perry county winch were ordered to be engrossed. Also, reported back Senate bill, to authorize the sain of section lo, in Carroll countyordered to be read the Murd time. Alao, reported a bill tn authorize the aale of lota 1 and5 of section Hi, in Beavercreek township, Greene county Also, a bill to authorize the sale of section 16 in Olive township, morgan county Also, ft bill to authorize Uie sale ol section 2ti in Gallia county which were severally read Uie first and second lime and order ed (o be engrossed. Mr. llAraus, irom lue Judiciary committee, report ed back Senate bill to repeal the act tn ratify the sale of certain landi, and recommended ita indefinite post pone me n i agree u io, RETORTS r SELECT COMMtTTEBS. Mr McMillan of Lucas reported a bill to amend Ihe act to incorporate thr town of Toledo ; Also, ft bill to Uy out and establish Uie Liberty town ship and Miltonvillo free turnpike btrh were read the first and second lime. Mr. Smith of Hamilton reported a bill to authorize the Auditor of Hamilton county, to sell a crrtain lot read first and second time, and referred to Mr. Smith. Mr. K bn nor reported a bill to authorize the Commission,: rs of Guernsey county, to levy an additional tax for county purposes read Uie first and second time, and referred. Mr. Vali anpioham reported back the bill to amend the criminal laws of the Stale, iLo.,wiUi amendments, which were agreed In. Mr. H ackis moved to insert the word" unanimous " in the first section agreed to. Mr. WiiiTHiiinr. moved to postpone the bill until the first Monday of December next carried, yes 34, noea It: I. The House then took ft recess, 2i o'dork P. .V. Mr. RrsaELLof Harrison, reported hack Senate bill to regulate tavern licences, with one amendment ft new bill, giving the question to each township. Mr. Emi.iiv moved to amend the amendment by striking out 20" and inserting ". IU " so that the fine shall not be less than $10, fur infringing the provisions of the law agreed to. Mr. iiosi.E of Seneca, moved to add ft section, re. pealing the law of Febraary 3, 1H45, and declaring lhal the word "authorize,' in the law of March H. 1K11, shall be construed to mean " required "agreed to. Mr. Backi'I moved Air the r to amend the amend, ment, in the ftth aection, more clearly defining the intention of thr clause agreed lo. Mr. Nori.e of Seneca moved further to amend by striking nut of the fith section, thr clause giving one half the fine to the informer agreed tu. NUMBER 24. Mr. Noble of Seneca, moved to atrike out the pro viso gl m" t"1011) relative to me interest ot the iniUmer 'n W,B re,uu 01 1UU- Mr Witr."oi: move, 10 reconsider the vote on the first ameioien to informers earried. Tim nnn.tmn i,.n hii." on agreeing to strike out the words one-half to tni in'.1""1' ni half "carried, ayea 43, noes 3. The question then recurring on striding out thr) F viao, it was carried. Mr. Ht.au b moved to amend section 4, by striking out " one quart " and insert " one gallon "lost. Mr. Park moved to add aection 11, making it the duty of Constables, Justices of the Peace, Vc, to enforce the provision of the act carried, Mr. Cotton moved lo amend further by striking out all after the 2d section lost, ayes 1 J, noes 27. Mr. Vallahdigham moved to amend further in sed. tion 8, regulating the trial before tbe Justice of the Peace agreed to. Mr. McFarland moved to amend ao as to change the time of voting on the license question, from the annual spring election to Uie 3d Monday in April , loat, ayes 1(1, noes 43. The question then recurring upon agreeing to the amendment of ths committee, at amended, it was agreed to, ayes 48, noes ti. The bill waa then ordered to be engrossed. Mr. Tuhlet moved to reconsider the vote bv which the House refused to engross the bill relative to Uie criminal laws of Uie Stale. Mr. Hines moved to lay the motion to reconsider, on the table lost, ayea 31, noes 35. The question then being on Uie motion to reconsider, it was carried ayes Uo, noes 31. Mr. Vallanoioham, then moved to recommit the bill to ft select committee of three carried ; and Messrs. Vallandigham, Backus and Noble of Seneca, were appointed said committee. Mr. Cotton reported ft bill, further to amend the act relative to the duties of Justices of ths Peace, and Constables in civil cases read Uie first and second time, and referred. Mr. Cock reported ft bill to provide for the revaluation and aale of certain school lands, in Stark countyread the firat and second time, and referred. Mr. Behrt reported back Senate bill, to amend the act to incorporate the Rossville Hydraulic Company; and the Houae refused to order tho bill to its third reading ayes 30, noes 33. Mr. Vallandiuiiam reported back the bill to provide for ascertaining the will of the people, upon the question of calling a Convention to amend Uie Constitution, with an amendment, which waa agreed lo. The question then being upon the passage of the bill, and the ayes and noes being demanded, resulted, ayes 3ti, noes 21) ; and the bill not having received the vote required by the Constitution, ( two-thirds ) it was declared lost. Mr. Vallandioham appealed fiom tha decision of the Chair, and raised the point, Uiat a majority of the votes in one branch of the Legislature was sufficient to send a bill of this character to the other branch the Constitution requiring, that two-thirds of the Lpt-islature, and not two-thirds of eilhor branch, ahull pass Uie bill. The question then being is the decision of the Chair correct i and the ayes and noea being demand d, resulted ayes 37, noes Hi ao the deciiion of the Chair was sustained. Mr. Hibbkhd, on leave, from tbe mmmiti. Public Worka, &c, reported back reaolutinn i!m,v. to tho examination of Claims (constituting Ihe Hoard of Public Works, and the Aitornry General a board for that p ii rpose) recommitted to Messrs. Converse ano niDbcrd. Also, on leave, from the same commit! ,1 back the bill relative to the Sandy and Beaver Canal, with an amendment, whirh wasacreed to and bill wn engrossed at the Clerk's desk, read Uio Uf.rd time and passed. nir. llACKca, on leave, from the Judieiare Pm. mittee, reported a bill to create the 17th Judicial Cir cuit reao ine nrat lime. Mr. Russell of Harrison, renorted barb th hill tn repeal one clause of the black laws laid on thetable. Mr. Kilkr. on leave, from the com mill n N. Counties, reported a bill to erect tho county of National read the first time. Mr. Siuw reported bark the th. iHtir. of the Zmeiville ud My.ille Turnuik. Compuny, witli an amendment, whicb. waa agreed to, and the resolution adopted. 1 ne House Inen adjourned. Tueadar, Februnrr S, 184T. J.N SENATE. riTITIOlfl. By Mr. Wikioawciii, from Samuel Green. tire lo the claim of Joseph Kraier, for work done on the National road rek-rrtd to tha committee on llauna. On motion of Mr. Kino, the rules were suspended, and the Senate went into the consideration of ills o their Tinitn ixhiioi. To extend Ihe lime of parment lo nnrrhir. r school section 16, in Farmer township, Defiance coun. ty passed. l o eutliorize um sal. or certain lota in Mansfield, Richland county passed. To encouraire Tuachera' Institutes passed. A bill for the relief of school dialricl. in r;.rn,... township, Harrison county passed. To amend ail acl for the belter reml.iini. f H.. aurplua revenue, passed February 27, 1Mb pawed. Toauthoriie the town of Minster, to lay a tai for making side-walka, AVc, passed. Accepting tlie chartered franchises of the first Range Turnpia. Company, in Ashtabula rmim.... pasiKid. To incorporate Hie Hebrew Benerolent society of Cincinnati. To amend an act to incoroorate tha (own .f ll.. bana, passed December &, 144 passed. To amend an act to authorise the city Council of Cincinnati, to borrow money for the benefit of the Cincinnati and White Water Canal Company...pasaed. To pro. id. for funding the deb la of tha Ohio lini-Ter.ity recommitted. 1 o toy out and establish a graded turnpike road from Leeaburg in'iCarroll county to Zoai in Turin... oounty passed. Amending the act to incorporate Ihe eiie nf n.illl. oothe paased. To lay out and establish a Stale mad in IK. ,.n. ties of jacaaon and Ualha passed. io quiet lines to certain lands in th county of Paulding paaaed. To amend an act to incorporate tha Little Miami Railroad Company. To authorise the aale of a certain lot in Delaware county passed. To authorise the Commiaainnera of Licking county to take etock in certain railroad companieepaased. In relation to Juriea in Hamilton eountypessed. in To authorize Ihe making of roada and drains certain caaee.psssed. To amend the act to incorporate the Holy Congregation of Ihe children of Isrsel of Cincinnati paaaed. To repeal an acl to provide for the inspection of salt manufactured in tho Stale of Ohio, and creating Uie olltoe of Inspector passed. To authorise Ihe town of Hamilton to borrow money, and for other purpoaeapa.Md- To lay out and eatalilisli a free turnpika road Irom the town of Portsmouth in the county of Sciolo la Hillsborough in Highland countypassed. To lay out and ntahliah a free turnpike road from Port Washington in Tuscarawas county lo Newtowu in aaid county passed. An act to authorise Ihe Commissioners of Logan county lo apportion road la. among Ihe free turnpikea in Bsid county passed. Supplementary to Ihe act authorising the city of Dayton lo borrow money for certain purposea peescrl. To revive and amend the act to incorporate til Ohio and Pennsylvania railroad company -passed. To authorise Ilia acta of Joshua W ickhlfe, of Fair-field oounty, in reference to Ihe Bale of certain achool lanua therein named passed. lo incorporate Uie Hark and Miami turnpike com. panypaaced. r.. I. . . ...-A Q i . .... r i , s u ,.vui.i.M- . rrau norn voanontoa eonnty, to Csnsl Dover In Tuscarawas county passed. f or Uie reuei oi acnanah Y Jones paaaed. To authoriao Ilia city of Dayton to borrow money for railroad purposea. On motion of Mr. Ilt, recommitted lo himartf. with a view tn atriking out Senate amendments . ... 17, noea 14. ' Prescribing the times nf holdino- the Court nf cn,n. mon Pleaa, in the twelfth Judicial Circuit. msc at, i. a a sous. Mr. Yii lion reported ft resolution that the two Houses n into the election, this arte r noon, at i,Mir past two o'clock, of Judges, lo-wit : mis associate judge for the county of Hutler; one for the oounty of Summit; one president iuduT for the third, and mi for the fourth Judicial Circuits ; and one Major General of the Uud L) i visum of Ohio Militia; which waa adopted. 'the Hfraklr presentcilft communication from id Governor, snnoiiticing Ihe resignation of Hun. C. W. Searle, as President Judge of the fourth Judicial Circuitlaid on the table. Mr. GoniiARn, from ft sclent committee. rnnriil hack the bill to incorporaU the Central Ohio Railroad Company ordered to a third reading to-morrow. After dispoainir of titndrv bills bv tskine them m.t of committee of the whole, and recommitting them lo pprupiiiur. uuii i in uirrs, On motion of Mr. Pkrrins, Senate bit . in rrUtimi to escheated lands in the town of Mansfield, Richland ennntvordrred lo be read a third time Mr. Hban, from the com mi lire on Public Works, Ao., reported bark thr petition of Jacob Green and others, and recommended the discharge of the committee, whirh was agreed to. The Senate then look a recess.

WEE U Y 0 m ATE JOURNAL. VOLUME XXXVII. COLUMBUS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1847. PUBLISHM! KVEKY WEDNESDAY MOItNlfiU, UY WILLIAM 13. THRALL- Office ill tho Journal Huilding. south-east ouriier of High street and bugs alley. TKRMS: Thrbk Dollars rt.R annum, which may be discharged by ttie pay nit Tit of Two Dollars in advance, aiid freu of police, or of per ccntntie to Aijents or Collector!. Tim Journal ia alio published daily during the session of the Legislature, and ihnce a week the remainder of the year lor $! ; and ttirea times a week, yearly, for J4, OHIO LEGISLATURE.- t Friday, January SO, 1NJ7, HOUSE of RLPRLSENTATIVES. 24 e'eiWr, P. M. Mr. Hlakb's amendment to the amendment to the" bill to amend the criminal law of the State, &c, offered just previous to the tecum, wai adopted. The Houae resumed tho consideration of tho bill to anmnd the criminal laws of the Bute aoas to dispense With punishment by death in all cases, and Tho que it ion being on the motion to indefinitely portputie, it wan lust, aye! 'M, nays 3.J. Mr. Oikwih moved to lay the bill and amendment on the table to be printed lost. Mr. Con wts addressed tiie House in opposition to the passage of a law, of the magnitude ol the one under consideration, without more thorough examination of its provisions, ft waa setting aside laws which have been on the Statute books of thif Stale, unchanged, for nearly half a century. He wua oppoaed to this "hot haste," and hoped the bill would not be enacted into a law. Mr. Vallandioham urged, at length, the passnge of the bill : Mr. Hackus spoke in op poai lion when, On motion of Mr. Vai.lanijiuiiam, the bill and amendment were re-committed to a select con i mi tie e of three Messrs. Vallmidigham, Uuckus and Hlake. Mr. Wmitkihue reported back the bill to erect the county of Bcmmigtun, with one amendment. Mr. YViimuiHiK, in behalf of tho select commit-toe which reported (lie amendment, asked and obtain, ed leave to withdraw said amendment. Mr. Cotton moved the indefinite postponement of the bill. Mr. IliTciiiB moved to atrike out the 2d section earned. Tlie question then being on the indefinite postpone-me ut of the bill the motion prevailed, ayes 4U naya io the bill waa indefinitely postponed. Mr. Wiutriiiok reported back tho bill to erect the county of Aug lane. The question being on tin- engrossment of the bill, it waa loat, ayes ii'), noea 110. Senate resolution to go into certain elections on Saturday, came back from the Senate, and On motion of Mr. HiiiiiKiin, it waa amended and adopted, House bill to authorize the commissioners of Wood county to cut down timber on each aide of certain roadit, came hack from the Senate with one amendment, which waa agreed to. I Senate resolution relative to a certain head gate in Licking county, was recommitted to the committee on Public Works, tic. Mr. Backus reported a bill regulating the granting of licenses Cor taverns, Ac, in certain cases, in Clevelandread the first time. Also, reported a bill to amend the charter of the city of Cleveland read the first lime. Mr. Utittir reported hack the bill to incorporate the Amanda, Monroe, and lied Buck Turnpike Company, with amendments, which were agreed to, and the bill passed. Mr. LAMHKxrK, on Wave, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, reported a bill to revise and amend the act to lay out a free turnpike from the Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad in Huron county, to Van Wert county read the tirst time. Mr. Vallanuioiiam moved to reconsider the vote on tho passage of the bill to divorce Mary Nofsker from her husband, which motion waa laid on the table. Mr. Hi.nnttiiirrr reported back tho bill to repeal the act to provide for the election of road supervisors, paed Fob. il, 1H-I., with an amendment. Pruvtoua to taking the question upon the amendment,The House took a recess until 7 o'clock F. M. 7 o'clock P. M The House resumed the consideration of the bill to repeal the act to piovtde for the election of supervisors of roada and highways by the electors of eaeh road district, and the question being upon the amendment reported by Mr. ULoomiurK, it was agreed to, and the bill ordered to be engrossed. Mr. McMahan ot I, unas reported a bill to lay out and establish the Hull's Prairie free turnpike read the first tirno. Mr. McUaiiak of Lucas, on leave, introduced a bill to legalize the proceedings of Commissioners on the Montgomery and McCutciicnsvilie free turnpike rwad the first time. Mr. McMakin, on leave, introduced a bill to incorporate the iNew Baltimore, and New Haven Bridge, JLc. Company read the first time Mr. Lvlx reported back the bill to repeal the act to incorporate tho Harmer and Lancaster turnpike company, passed March 5, lclk, with an amendment, which waa agreed to. Mr. LftWtuiuK moved the indefinite postponement of the bill. Mr. Thimbu of Highlund moved to lay tho bill on the table carried. Mr Mi 1a it lit of Coshocton, reported a bill to di-rorce Elizabeth Hill from her husband read the first time. Mr. Warreh, on leave, from the committee on Corporations, reported back the lull to establish grades In a part of Slon'a township, Hamilton county, and for other purposes, with amend menu, which were agrred to and the bill ordered to be engrossed. On motion of Mr. Yallanimoiiam, the bill concerning tho nulilia waa taken up and referred to Mr. Yallaudigham. AMrHUMCNTI TO TUB TA1I.AW, On motion of Mr.TaiMai.it of Highland, the bill to amend the act to levy taxes on all property in this Dime according w us irur vaiuc, wan in Ren up, sou The question beinir unou tho adoption ol (he 7th amendment reported by the Finance committee, Mr. Harsh moved to amend the amendment by striking out "three" and inserting M fivo " so as to exempt from taxation juHKi of each manufacturer'a manufactured articles. A division of the question being demanded on the motion to strike nut, was earned. The word "five" waa then inserted. A division of tho question then being demanded, the question turned UjMin striking nut those purls of are t ion 7 proposed to be amended by the finance committee and waa earried, ayes noea 'ill. Mr. Hi nomu -r moved a call of the House; and after the clerk had proceeded with the call, on motion, all further proceedings under it were dispensed with. Mr. IJLooMiimr then moved to adjourn lost. The question then being on the insertion of the amendment as amended, the House refused to insert, ayes 7, uoea .tt. The words "raw materials " in line 3, of the 7th eetion were then struck out. The amendments reported by the Finance commit tee, from the Plli to the 'th and last inclusive, were then agreed to without change. Mr. Wit son moved to amend by inserting in line one, we. b, the word "liquidated," so that it should read that all liquidated claims," Ac carried. Mr. Bennett moved to atrike out the 7th section of the bill, which relates to maim lac lure re carried. Mr. Hiaar.Rii moved to add a section, which authorizes assessors to distense with administering the oath in certain cases carried, ayes .11. mea 1U. Mr. Bairhs moved to amend by striking out the 17th section (relating to the per cent, of taxation in incorporated cities and towns,) and insert a new one. Mr. Uhown demanded a division of the question; ana tue question turned on finking out, winch was earned. Mr. H iran withdrew his amendment. Mr. Wilson moved to strike out the 15lh section srried. Mr. Hamh moved to amend by adding at the end ol section im, the words l rash on hand not exceed ing five dollars "that ia, not aubject to taxation. The amendment was ameuded bv slnkmtr out "five. and the blank filled with "twenty -Ave " ao that $t-5 oaali on hand shall be exempt from taxation and adopted.Mr. Wuitr moved to strike nut "six" in section 2 , and insert " ten, ' ao as to exempt from taxation a loom with ten dollars carried. Mr. Hrown moved to strike out the luili section of the bill carried. Mr. BArat's moved to insort in the first line of section Ifc's "heads of" so the provisions of the section shall apply to the heads of families carried. Mr. Turi ry moved to strike out the concluding clause of section Vo iit. Mr. Lawrknck moved to amend the 2.rlli section, an as to make Uie exemptions apply to all persons-carried.Mr. Hi. ak moved to amend the bill by tho iniertion of the following as an additional section, via.! " That the County Auditors in the several counties in thi! State be authorized, and it is hereby made their duty, to deduct twenty per cent, from the amount of real estate as returned for taxation and equalized by the Htate Hoard of Equalization under the act to which this ia an amendment." rrevious to the question being taken upon this etnrndment, Mr. Vai.i awihoium moved to recommit the bill V )d amendtnrnta to the ri nance committee earned. Mr. Harsh, on leave, from the committee on En rolment, reported sundry bills correctly enrolled. On motion of Mr. Thulium, the resolution to limit the time for the introduction of bills to Monday next, was taken up and adopted. Senate resolution, relative to the currency ques tion, was referred to the Currency committee. lue House then adjourned. Saturday, Juuuttry JO, 1817, IN SENATE. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Randal!. fictitious. fly Mr. Spihdi.br, from sundry citizens of Knox county against the erection of tho proposed county of umnno mm on tue tamu. fly Mr. Wii.Mon, from &i0 citizens of the counties of Shelby and Allen, in favor of a turnpike from Sydney to Waiighpakonneltu laid on the table. By Mr. Koitn, from citizens of Geauga county, for the repeal of the taw to alter and complete the State roud from l'aineHville. in Lake county, to Illooiiifield" in Trumbull county referred to the whole Senate. liy Air. uoriuAHi), from .11 citizens ot Wayne coun ty, tor the appointment of Thomas Robinson as Asso ciate Judge lor said county laid on the table, fly Mr. Eaton, from several citizens in relation to Capital Punishment referred to the committee on the Judiciary. liy Mr. Lewis, from 44 citizens of Cuyahoga Falls for a tax on dogs of one dollar per head laid on tho table. fly Mr. fx UK i m. the proceedings of a meetinc of the Teacher's Institute of Ashtabula county referred to tho committee- on Common Schools and School Lands. Jiv Mr. Hart, from Of, t,enm n( .xnn. ty, tor a lnw exempting from execution tor debts lie re-alter contracted, a homestead for every family in this State laid on the table. Mr. Martin of Fayette moved that the Senate now recntisidei the vote of last night on the ordering House bill making appropriation for tho year 1B47 lo a third reading, in making this motion Mr. Mnrtin said : Mr, Speaker; 1 rise for the purpose of again making a motion to reconsider the vole token lasi mt'ht up. on ordering to its third reading House liill No. !M, making appropriations for the )ear ln47. Notwithstanding tliot vote has twice been taken and twice loat, yet sir, 1 am not willing to believe that this session of the Legislature will terminate without the usual and indiMpcuitible appropriations first being made. 1 cannot yet bring my mind to the conclusion, thnt the wheels ot government are to be stopped, and uuii we, as a people, are to be visited with all the ca lamities consequent upon a slate of case so much to be deplored. 1 wish for one more trial at least, and fur the purpose of placing the bill again withm the power of the Senate, 1 move a reconsideration of the vote taken last night on ordering the bill to a third re ailing. Mr. EfioKRroN inquired if it was designed to amend the present shupe of the bill, fur be could not vote lor it as it was. Ou motion of Mr. Goiiparp, the motion to re- consider was laid ou the tnble. Hr.HUIlTS Or STANDING COUM1TTKFI, Mr. PutKiNs, from the committee on the Judiciary. reported back the memorial of Simeon French and others for Mief on account of damages arising from n. it uij.irucuon oi water oy the mate Irom Uie Ureal Miami river; and asked to be dinehurged from its further consideration, and that the memorialists have leave to withdraw their papers, which was agreed to. Mr. Tiiohniiii.i., from the committee on New Counties, reported back sundry remonstrances aguiust the new county of Ontario, and recommended that they be laid ou the table, which was Qjrreed to. Mt. lit: ah Irom the committee on Public W orks and Public Lands, reuuttcd buck the bill to authorize llin city of Ciucuirmli to borrow money fur the use of the miewaier vauai Company ordered to to read a third lime on Monday. The same geiillfiuan from the same committer, reported back 1 louse amendment to Senate resolution relative to the auditing of just claims, with an amend-merit, winch was further amended and agreed to. The same committee reported back the bill for the reliff of Zuchitritth P. Jones, with an amendment, which wus agreed to ordered to a third reading un Mr. i iioRfiui.t.. from the committee on New Coun ties, reported buck the petition of citizens of Suliield township, Portage county, asking lo be attached to Summit county, and recommended ils indefinite postponement, which was agreed to. Mr. Sittmox, from the coiuniittco on Medical Colleges, Ac, reported back House joint resolution appointing trustees of the Medical College ol Ohio, with-out amendment. Mr, Ki.rMKl.lN moved to strike out the name of John C. Wright and insert that of M. FJagg lost, ayes Hi, noea 16. Also, lo insert Ihe name of Charlea Anderson lot t. The resolution waa then adooted ivei :t:t. dhv Mr. Reemdm. r Mr. T iioiLMiiii.i.,froin the committee on New Coun ties, reported back Senate bill to change the county lino dividing the counties of Hancock and Wyandotte, and recommended that ils further consideration be postponed till the first Monday of December next; which waa agreed to. Mr. 11 Aim:, from the committee on Colleges. Ac. reported back Senate bill to provide for funding the onus oj me unio university winch, as amended by Mr. Welch, wua ordered to a third reading ou Monday. Mr. WiKMiAit.MiH, from tho committee on Corpora tions, reported back House bill to authorize the town of Hamilton to boirow money, and for other purpoaes, wmi uuu aiiienumeiii, which was agreed lo ordered uj a iiura reading on Monday. Mr. M. kali., from the committee on Manufactures and Commerce, reporUd buck House bill relative to the inspection of salt manufactured in the State of Ohio ordered to be rend a third time on Monday. Mr. Chonhk, from the committee on Usilroads and turnpikes, reported back the bill to incorporate tho Sidney and Wniiauirhkonnella turnpike cumoanv ordered to a third reading mi Monday. mso, ii cm' phi to authorize the nty of Dayton to subscribe to the slock of certain railroad companies, wiiu a tut-minimis. The amendments reported bv tho committee were severally screed to, and (lie bdl ordered lo a third reading on Monday ayes U7 noes 7. Mr. MAHri,on leave, presented 4 severs! petitions and remonstrances, which were referred to the committee on Hsilroads and Turnpikes. tir. i nuns, trmu the committee on Common Schools and School Lands, reported back House bill. to authorize the sale of all school lands in the State of Ohio according io the law now in force, and recom mended its indefinite postponement, which was agreed to ayes '7, noes ti : report laid upuu the table and ordered to he printed. ;Mr. ttonuAHii, trout the committee on Railroadaand Turnpikes, reported back Ihe memorial of llill citizens of Guernsey county, relative to the Cadiz and Steii-beuville .Mucadamiied Road company, and recommended thai it be indefinitely postponed, which waa agreed to. Also, the petition of citizens of Hamilton count for the appropriation of the lolls of the Cincinnati, Lelmunn sod bpriuplicm turnpike cnmauy for the payment of certain debts, and recommended that it be laid on 'he table. Mr. Crosmk, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, severally reported back, Senate bill to authorise the Commissioners of Lit kinn cuuntv to sub scribe to the stock of cerium railroads ; and Ihe House bill, to authorize the Commissioners of Clark county lo take stock in the Mad River and Lake Erie Hail-road Compuny, in the mode therein described ; which, with the amendments of the committee, were ordered to be read a third tune on Monday. urroHTs or bm.mt romiirrr.Bi. Mr. Lewis reported back Senile bill, prescribing the times for holding ihe courts of Common Picas m the third judicial circuit, and said bill was passed. Mr. Eiairr reported back House loll, to layout and establish a graded slate road from Coshoeton to New Philadelphia; ordered to be read a third lime on Monday. Mr. Kwin reported back the petition of the First Reformed Church of Cincinnati; referred lo the committee on Corporations. The following bills were ordered to a third reading on Monday : Senate lull, relative to an amendment of the charter of the town of Crhana, liouae bill, to lay nut and establish a graded Slate road from the town id' Portsmouth in Scioto county to Hillsborough in Highland county. an i s iNTitomrcrn. Uy Mr. (Jopdabii, lu repeal a certain act therein named. HklOl.t'TIONS. Hr Mr. Perkins. Hi1rtH, ., That the Hoard ot t ulilic Works be and they are hereby authorized to make or cause In be made by an ngent to be by them appointed, an investigation into the character and va lidity ol certain claims against the State on the H ck-ing canal, existing in the shape of due hills, for libor performed or materials furnished, under the superintendence of special agents of the State, and evidenc- d hy the signatures of such airents; and also to in vestigate any claims of such special superintendents for their own services ; and also whether funds for the payment of any of these claims have at anv time been drawn from the State Treasury, and if so, under what circumstances and what disposition has been made thereoi. Hffolreii, Thnt for the purpose of enabling said Hoard to carry into effect more fully the provisions of the foregoing resolution, limy, or the agrnl by them appointed, shall havo power to take depositions, and lo srnd for persons and papers i and that they porelr their proceedings to the next General Assembly. On motion of Mr. Convai, The Senate took recess. 3 oVndt, P. M. On the receipt of the message from the Houae of RepreRentatirra, the Senators withdrew In the Hall of the House, in pursuance of a resolution relative to going into certain elections. On their return to their chamber, on motion of Mr. Thomhill, The Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. flCTITtONS. Hy Mr. ValIiAnpioham, from Thomas Cannon and H2 other citizens of Columbiana county, praying the legislature to charter Uie Great Western Railroad Company.Also, from 200 citizens of Columbiana and Mahoning counties, praying the legislature to pans a lnw tuinc dogs, and if nut a general law, then a apecial act for aaid counties. Also, the petition of 81) citizens of Wellsville and vicinity, remonstrating against any railroad terminating ou the State line on the Pennsylvania side, north of the valley of the Ohio river. Uy Mr. K aler, from C. Eby and 41 other legal voters of fletituu township, Hocking county, praying for the erection of the proposed new county of Nelson. Hy Mr. Hines, from 4!) citizens of Mercer county, representing the great inconvenience resulting from the settlement of blacks among them, and asking the special interposition of the legislature ; 1st- Hy buying all the lands owned hy the blacks in said county. 2d. Hy amendment of the black laws (so called) to exclude entirely Ihe emigration of blacks and mulattos from time to time fmni Ihis State. Ilil. To recommend Congress to set off some suitable territory as a colony for those blacks who are now free and those that may become free hereofter. Also, of 45 citizens of Mercer county on tho same subject. Also, of 21 citizens of Mercer county on the same. Also, from 45 citizens of the Statu of Ohio, for a law reducing the price of the Stain lands, and to insure Iheir occupation by actual settlers. Also, of 12 citizens of I lie State on the same subject. Petitions were also presented by Messrs. Harsh, Emery, Abernethy, Kennon, Hlake, and Truesdale. Mr. Hahsii, on louve, from the committee on En. roiliueiit, reported sundry bills correctly enrolled. ILLS REAP TIIK THIRD T1MIS. A bill to authorize the sale of school district 10, in Willshire township, Vun Wert county pissed. To repral an aoi entitled an act to provide for the election of Supervisors of roads and highways, by the citizens of each road dialricl, passed Feb. :l, 1014, and for other purposes paused, ayes 4:1, noes lit. To amend an act to lay out and establish n free turnpike road from Gilead,in Wood county, to Kalida, in Putnam county, pasrd March 2, in-lb passed. To amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Wilford and ChiMicothc turnpike road company, passed March II, 1K!2 passed. To amend an act entitled an act for the encouragement of agriculture, passed Feb. 27, lellj passed, ayes 32, noes Mr. Wahrkn moved to amend the title by striking out, and inserting an act to increase the expenditures of the Stalelost, ayes 15, noes 41. To establish grades in a part of Slorrt township, Hamilton county, and fur other purposes paused. To amend the net to protect the purchasers of lands at lax and judicial sales passed. To incorporate the Princeton and Port Union turn-1 pike compuny passed. To amend the act for the settlement of ihe estates of deceased persons, passed March 2:1, Hll---passt d. To legalize the proceedings of the commissioners 1 appointed to relocate the Hruimrsburgh and Lock port free turnpike in Defiance countypassed. Tu incorporate the Western Miami turnpike com-pauy pnxscd. iw. ai.i. a n nmit a m, on leave, reported back the bill to promote popular education, with one amend ment a new bill laid on the table to be printed. IHI.I.S 01 I.rAVK. Hy Mr. Nobi.k of Franklin, lo iucuruorate the Fair field county Savings Institution; liy Mr. iiitk, to ereel Uie county of Chester; Which were severally rend the first time. Mr. Ri-im;!.!, of Harrison, on leave, offered a reso lution, authorizing the clerk of Ihe Court of Harrison county, to furnish Certain books, Ac, to Ihe Directors of the Poor Utilise of said county adopted. RKPOItTS or STANUINO COVVITTKKM. Mr. TniMBi.r of Hiifhhiid. from the committee on Finance, reported a bill to amend the act for thv liei. ler regulation of tho Surplus Revenue read tho first time. A M r.N P V r NTS TO TUB TAX LAW. Also, from the same committee, reported hick the bill to amend Ihe " acl levy in i taxes on all properly of un; uwir,Gii.nip. ,.. i,H irue vaiue, wiui amendments, which wen; tig reed lo. Mr. VAl.l.ANnKiliAH moved to amend further, hv striking out all alter ihe enacting clause, and insert as follows, viz : rii tlthe "act for levying taxes on all nrnnertv in this Slate, according to its true value,' passed March , iu, ue, nnu is iiereuy repealed. Skc. 2. That all ads and parts of acts rcnealed bv said acl, In-, and are hereby revived and decUred to be in force, until such a law can he provided, ss w ill incur as just, equitable, proprrly apportioned, and intelligible a system ot taxation, as is practicable. i.e. .1. i ins act shall lake ettect Irom and after its passage. i pon tins amendment the aves and nava were de manded, and resulted ayes 27, nnya :i7, ss follows : A vb Messrs. Abernethy, Clark of Jlutlvr. Cor. Cork, Converse, Cotton, Di.il, Dminonwirlh, Ellison, r.mery, lluie, hennon, Larimer, Lyle, Musgrove, McFirlond, MeMalmi of Coshoelnn, Mc.Mahnn of Lucas, McMakm, .Vihle of Seneca. Russell of Por tage, Shaw, Sharp, Viillandigham, Warren, Williams' of Coshocton, Yost 27. I Navs Messrs. linkup, Heatty, Hennett, Hlake, Hreck, H'nwn, Clark of Fmnkh'n, Corwin, Cu riots, Harsh, Hiblerd, llogue, Herlon, Johnston, Kaler, Kerr, Kib'r, Lawrence, Mnttltews, Monrr, Mcfrew, Noble of Franklin, Owen, Park. Poor. Poller. Richie. ! Russell of Harrison, Tallinnn, Trimble of Mimkmg. , inn, ruiu.iL- n MTguinini, i riM'suaie, i uriey, V lllle, ; Whilndge, Wilsmi, and Speaker ;i7. . , S'i the amendment was lost j Mr. Em. hob moved to amend the bill bv inserting as sec turn 5, a provision requiring the Auditor of any i county to refund taxes which nciy have been paid in I any year on property bought on a cn-dit and which ! credit has been taxed in the hands of the holder; and as section (, "Ihal the Hiuking Institutions of this Slate shall he rr after be taxed on their loans and dis counts the same as money at interest is now taxed under the law ot l-fh; also, that State bonds and stocks, except those rxenipti-d by the laws respectively under which the said bonds and storks were issued, ' shall be taxed in like manner as moneys at interest are now laxeu. Mr. Shaw addressed the House at length upon the hanking question, taking ground in opposition to all paer money, and asserting tint there is more sjtecie in the world than is necessary for all business operations. He claims tint the Democratic party had planed itself upon the platform of " repeal" and was un changably pledged to hostility to any currency but the " Constitutional currency " of geld and silver. W hen Ihe gentleman got "just halfway through," The House took a recess until 2 o'clock P. M. 2 er4, P. .V. The House resumed the consideration of the act to amend the Tax Law ; and the question being oil Mr. El Mio amendment, Mr. Siuw proceeded with hit "speech" against batiks; but gave way fur a motion lo lay the bill and pending amendment on the table. A message waa then sent to the Senate, informing thai body, that the Hall of the Horn was ready for its reception ; and the Senators hiving made their appearance, the two Houses proceeded to make the following elections: .hwuU Judges for Pike County, Robert W. McCleau, reeetvrd, 5-1 votes, George Porter, ti Hlauks, , 7 t dnoriaU JyJc J'-r t'ttyrtti County. Jsmes Miliary, received, r4 votes, Ulanks, u .iteitr Judf for tittmrm County, Jonathan W. Smith, received, , votes, Jllkiik 27 ,1arint$ Juilt for Murgun Cutmty, Nathaniel Shepard, received, .';Yt votes, Jnmra tinnier, 'il7 " Planks 4 Mtountt tutlge for PiriiitUHijf County, Milthew Mel res, received, St votes, George Ik n nc It, , .21 " Hlauks It Jtiori.tte Jutlgrs for tt nyne County, Smith Orr, received, iu votes, iieat .m oy, u Hlauks 2ti " ,itn(MU Jurist for Lmrrcnrs Coaafv, Salmon Reckard, received,, , .5:1 votes, Anda-w Uempeey,.. . ...54 " Ulanks, Vti .ittnfittt Judg Jor Cmrroll County, John 8 Hunter, received Ml votes, Win. Crow, 21 " Hlanka 6 lit g uttr, tmd fJirr, .Warners ( iry, Stacy Taylor, received, voles, Hlauks, 25 " The Senators having retired, On motmn of Mr. Trimsi.r of Highland, Uie bill to atnrnd the tax law was taken up, and Mr. Shaw "concluded. The question being then on Mr. Ellison 'a amendment, it was lost ; aj es 24, noes fi. Mr. Mi Miimn of Coshocton moved to amend by inserting at the close of the 1st section a provision, an-(horning the county Hoard of Equalization to deduct 25 per cent, from the appraised value of all improved real estate lost, aves ti, noea H7. Mr. Yoit nomd further to amend by the addition of section 'Jit, declaring thit county Auditors shall tnkr for taxation the value as equalized by the county Hoard of Equalization lost, aves 20, noes M. Mr. McMaiian of Couhocton, moved further In amend bv providing that no horses or oral rattle shall hr listed under the age of 3 years, unless they will be of that age on the 1st day of June succeeding the siaicmeni toai, ayes 41, noes o'. Mr. McMaiian of C. moved further lo amend by a proviso relative to the duties of assessors lost. The question then being on the en gross me tit of tho bill, it was ordered to be engrossed ayes Ii7, noes 27. The bill waa ordered to be engrossed at tho Clerk's desk and read Ihe third time now. The bill waa then poMsed ayes HG, noea 20. Mr. Cotton moved to amend the title of the bill so that it would read "an act to amend the act levying taxes on some of the property in this Stale according lo its true value" lost, ayes 25 noes 37. The title was then agreed to. Mr. Vallanihuiiam, from the Judiciary committee, asked to be discharged irom a further consideration of the petition of Eli Sowers and John Eby ajrrced to. Said petition was re-committed to Mr. Coca. Mr. Lawuknck, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, reported a bill to incorporate a Turnpike Company read tho first time. Senate resolution relative to fl. F. Stickney recommitted to the Finance committee. Senate resolution to tho examination of curtain claims on the Hocking Canul re-committed to the committee on Public Works, Ac. Mr. Hackus, from the Judiciary committee, reported a bill to authorize the Commissioners of Cuyahoga county to erect a new township read the first time, Mr. Lawrrnck, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, reported a bill to incorporate the East Fork and flridge Company read the first time. Also, from the sauio committee, reported back a bill to authorize the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad Company to construct aide branches, with amendments, which were agreed to, and the bill ordered to be engrossed. The house then adjourned. Monday, February 1, 1847. IN SENATE. Prayer by the Rev. Dr. lloue. rr.TiTioNs. Hy Mr. Stetson, from 1K1 citizens of Midi son and Franklin county, on the license question laid on the tabic. Hy Mr. Martin of Columbiana, from citizens of Columbiana county, on the same subject same refer ence. fly Mr. Tiiorniiii i.t for the erection of the county of M ass ic referred to the committee on New Counties.Hy Mr. Madmiia, the remonstrance of G5.rtcitizena of Concord and other townships of Ross county, against the proposed erection of any county taking territory from said county. Also, two letters on the same subject referred to the committee on New Counties. Also, from citizens of Ross county, for aid in completing the Zanesvtlle and Maysvitle turnpike road-referred to the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes. Uy Mr. WiNEOAiiNBR, from Jeremiah Hampton, claiming certain damages referred to committee on Railroads and Turnpikes. Hy Mr, Ecki.kv, sundry petitions for and against the proposed Great Western Railroad referred to tho committee on Railroads and '1 urn pikes. Also, against any railroad terminating on thecal line of the State same reference. fly Mr. Kwino, from citizens nf Cincinnati, for an act relating to the inspection of lumber referred to the committee on Mnmifacturea and Commerce. fly Mr. Lr.wis, from citizens of Akron, relative to their act of incorporation referred to the committee on Corporations. Hy Mr. I'kukins, the remonstrance of A. H. Filch and others of Ashtabula county, against any division of Ihe 3d Judicial Circuit referred to Mr Perkins. Also, thr memorial of the First Range Turnpike Company in Ashtabula county same rclerenre. Hy Mr. Rkkmiimn, from sundry citizens of Montgomery county, owning corner Iota in Wapauknimet-l.t, for tbe erection of the county of Auglaize laid on the table. Alio, the remonstrance of Samuel Hcresford and other citizens of Ohio, relative to the borough of Walnut Hills in said county laid on the table. Also, the remonstrance of 10 citizens of Steuben-villle, against any division of said town and township into two election districts laid on the table. nr.roHTs or itaniunii committm:. Mr. Vttkr, from the committee on Claims, reported back House resolutions relative to the claims of John Graham and others. On motion nf Mr. Goddarii, so mtirli of said resolution as authorizes payment of rent of U. S. Court House was stricken nut, ayes 21, noes 13. On motion of Mr Ec ki.kv, the resolution was then recommitted to the committee on the Judiciary. Mr. FoHp, from the committee on Public Works and Public Lands, reportod bark the remit of on inquiring into the expediency of selling out the Public Works of Ihis Stale, and read a voluminous report selling forth a mass of statistics relative to the growth of the ! Stale in connection with these works; and accompanied it with a resolution that the resolution upon winch the report wua based, tie indefinitely postponed laid on Ihe table and ordered tone printed. Mr. Martin oil Wed a resolution that 504K) extra copies be printed, which was adopted unanimously, Mr. Tiiori in i.i., from the committee on New Counties, reported back tho petitio-i of citizens) of Lawrence county relative to a change nf the sest of justice of said county, and recommended that its further consideration be postponed until the firat Monday of December next, which waa agreed to. Mr. Ewino, from the committee on Federal Relations, reported back Senate bill relative to thr Ohio volunteers, with one amendment, and recommended its passage amendment agreed to. Mr hi sti.r.v, from the minority of the same com mittee made a report on said bill, with the following I preamble and resolutions; I W hereas, thr United Stales are now engaged in a statr of war with the Republic of Mexico, by the act of the Executive of the United Stales; and whereas three regiments of volunteers have been by Ihe Ex- exiilive n quired nf the State of Ohio, which requisition waa promptly responded to by the patriotism of our citizens, who at mice marched to the field in de- tenro of our country and government; and whereas Ihe Congress has failed to make the nccrsaary provisions for thir support and maintenance while in service or after they have been discharged, many of w hom together with their families, are in indigent circum stances and in need nf sid ; and whereas the duly of making ample provisions for all such belongs exclusively to the Congress ; therefore liriotrrd buthe (ienmil .ItitmMuoftkt State nfOht. That our Senators and Representatives in Congress be requested In use their exertions in favor of increasing Ihe pay nf the Volunteers who have served in Mexico, and for a provision in favor of those of their families who are in indigent circumslaticrs, by an al lowance lo Uiem during the existence of such diss. biltty. Ht$olTrd, 1 hat the dovernnr he requested to transmit a copy of tho fiirffoinv preamble and resolution to each ot our Senators and Representatives in Con gress. Pending the consideration of the bill, Mr. Hr.AN said the Senator from Clermont charges the npitonents of this bill with be In if hard run for an excuse for voting against. Mr. 11. would sav lo that Senator that he sought no excuse for the vote he intruded ; he made none. When I am called upon, said Mr. 11 , to vote money out of the treasury, instead of looking about for excuses, whv, I should ask again 1 I am in the habit of demanding reasons w hy I should ask for, and as yet I have lu ard none satisfactory to me. We are here called upon to make an appropriation for a purpose however worthy of our sympathies, is certainly doubtful as to the exwdieny. And what M worse, it is an appropriation without limitation we don't know whether it be for two or ten hundred thousand dollars. Mr. Gopparp moved to lay the bill on the table-withdrawn.The question recurring on ordering the bill to a third reading, Mr. Ewino demanded the ayra and noes, which were read, and resulted, Avrs Messrs Cmnise, Ewing, Graham, Harte, King, Mackall, Martin, of Columbiana. Reid. Reenie- tin, Spmdler, Thornlull, I'tlrr, Wheeler, W illord, tvmegarner and r,H ter tti. ftot s ..vlesars. lleau. Heaver. I ooiuha. t.atnn. Kck- ley, F.dgerton, Ford, Godditd, Hastings, Hopkins, Johnson, I. wis, Madeira, Martin of Fayette, Perkins, muisnn, ricn and v uon in. So the Senate refused to order the bill to a third reading. Ihe preamble of Uie report of Uie minority nf the committer was then disagreed lo ayes 17, noea ( thr resolution as then agreed to. Mr. m an, from the committee on Public W orks and Public Lands, reported against tho claims of Samuel and Robert W. Stevenson for damages in consequence ol me construction oi uie oittney lerucr. Also, against the claim of Humphrey J. White, nf Morgan county ; also, against the bill for the relief of Hugh F. Dolan ; also, reported back the bill nf the House, to establish thr price of the Miami, Wabash and Erie Canal lands, and to secure their sates to as set tiers, without recommendation laid on tho tilde. Mr. PrnaiNs, from the Judiciary committee, report ed a bill, in relation to two escheated lota in Uie town of Manslictd, Richland county. Mr. Conn hp, fmrn the committee on the Ju.licisry, reported a bill, to authorize tbe sale and conveyance of certain lots in Mansfield, Richland county; read a second time and recommitted lo the Judiciary committee.Mr. PrnKiNS, from the Judiciary committer, reported a bill restraining the power of County Commissioners to remit tinea, penalties and judgments in certain eases. Thr same gentle man, from thr samr committee, re-pnrtrd back Senate bill, to quirt the title to thr N E. quarter nf section 25, townalup, North of range 3 East n thr county of Paulding, with anamendment-recommitted to Mr King. The Speaker presented the report of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal company laid on tbe table and ordered to be printed. un motion ot Mr. uopparu, The Senate took a receaa. 24 o'clock P. M. Mr. Kino, from a select committee, renorted bock ihe bill recommitted to him in the forenoon, and rec ommended that it be ordered to ft third reading or Tuesday. HEPoKTfl OF STAN PI NO COMMITTEES CONTINUED. Mr. Goudaru, from the committee on the Judicia ry, reported back Senate bill, relative to the aaie of two Jots in Mansfield, Richland county ; ordered to a unru resutng to-morrow. The same gentleman from the same committee, re ported a bill, allowing writs of attachment. On his motion read twice, and postponed to tho first Monday of December next. Also, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, reported back Houae bill, to revive and amend the act to incorporate the Ohio and Pennsylvania rail- ruau company, wiui amendments; which were agreed Mr. Ecei.kv moved further to amend. Mr. Lie wn moved to postpone the bill to tho first Monday or December next lust, 22 to 12 Alter further amendments by Messrs. Goddard and Wilford, the bill was ordered to a third readingto-morrow. Mr. Perkins, from the committee on the Judieiarv. reported a bill, to amend an act entitled "an act lo provide for the vacating of town plats, and other pur-poses," passed February 1!K 1H40. AUto, reported back petitions of sundry citizens of vino reinuve io rrencu (spoliations ; and recommended the adoption of certain resolutions ; which were, with the preamble, agreed lo J ayes 2.S, noes 5. Mr. Ecbi.ev from the majority of Ihe committee on Federal Relations reported back the Senate resolution relative lo the bringing back of the remains of Lieutenant I lett, and recommended the indefinite postponement of said resolution. Mr. Ewinu, from the minority of the same committee, made a verbal report, essentially asserting that while he was in favor of the bringing back of this one, lie held the oilier propositions under the resolution to be impracticable. The report of Uie majority was then agreed to, ayes Mr. Ei KI.KV, under a dispensation of the rules, re ported back House bill, fixing the times of holdimr the courts oi common I'leas in the lulu Judicial Circuit- read a third time and passed. Mr. Beixni.ru rr ported a bill to authorize the sale of section l(i, in Green township. Hamilton county. mso, irom me committee on Common schools and School Lands, reported back the petition of the coun ty ollicers of Madison county ; and recommended its postponement till the first Monday of December next, wnieu was agreeii io. Also, StMiatr bill, to extend the lime of payment to purchasers of aehool aection lb, in Fanner township, I'enaiiue cuuiuy orucreu io a unru readingto-morrow. Also, House bill to legolize the ants of Joshua Wink- lifl'e, of Fairfield county, in relation to the sale of certain school lands ordered to a third reading to-mor- Mr. Harte, from the Judiciary committee, renortrd back Senate bill relative to escheated lands in tbe vitv of Cincinnati, also, Senate bill relating to escheated niioa in Champaign county recommitted to the same committer. Mr. Perkins, from the committee en Schoola. &.. reported a bill to secure returns of directors of com-moil schools. Mr. t'ooMRS,fromthe committee on the Lihrarv.r. ported back (he resolution imtruclinir the SrHnrv of Stab' lo furnish Wood county with copies of certain wwi aii"puMi. Also, the following resolution, which was adopted: llrmlrtil, e.. That Ihe Secretary of State bo and is hereby authorized, on satisfactory proof that any county iu this Stale has not been furnished by the State with the eleventh or any subsequent volumes of the Ohio Reports, to furnish the same to euch count out of any surplus copies in hand belonging to the Stale. nir. rr.iiKiNN, reported back Senate bill to encourage Teacher's Institutes ordered to a third reading to-morrow. Mr. Crunise, from the committer on RnilmtiU nA Turnpikes, reported back the bill to authorize tho Commissioners of Hirdin county to subscribe to the capital stork of the Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad Company, and to convey certain lots ordered to a imru reauing. Also, reported a bill to prant the riirht of wav in any railroad company authorized by the States of Mis-1 snuri, Illinois and Indiana, to construct a continuous line of railroad from St. Louis to Cincinnati. ! Mr. Rr.r.Ni i.n, from the committee on Finanr. tn which was recommitted the bill to amend Dim set f,,r the better regulation of (he surplus revenue, reported the same back with one amendment, which waa agreed to ordered lo a third reading. Also, from Uie same committee, House b;ll to regu late delinquent taxes, and lo repeal section 12 of a cerlam act therein named indefinitely postponed Mr. Perkins moved to reconsider the vole of Friday op the indefinite postponement of House bill to amend the act to regulate the admission and practice of altorneya at law said motion wis laid un lhf tahl- Mr. Wnr.Ki.KH, from Uie aommittce on ltod. .ml HlL'hwaVS. reooried bark mmlrv ru.1. ni' -i... of Marsiiallsville, and the further consideration was postponed till the tirst Monday of December next. .ir. ciMM.niun, irom Uie COnimillCft fin I'll i Wrb. Ac, reported a bill to authorize the town eounnl f Liciiance lo levy a tai for bridge purposes. Mr. H;an also reported a bill to amend an set in in. corporate the Mad River and Great Western Railroad com pan v. Mr. Martin of Columbiana from the MmmiiiMAn Roads, Ac, reported back the petitions of cit.iens of iiamiiinn county, in relation to lo fairs an s rerlaLn Mirnpise postponed tui me 1st Monday in Decern- lwr ii.. I ' Mr. Ecki.kv reported back the Petitions for and re. motiMraticea agitnst the cmintv of Ontario r, -in. un uie inn moimay oi ueccmocr tiejl ayes lrt, Mr. Ei KI.KV reported back House bill to amend il. acl to incorporate the Liltle Miami rat I road company, with an amendment sinking out all Uie amendment heretofore made in Senate, and restoring tho original Mr. GoniiARn moved that the bill and Mn.!in. amendments be recommitted to the committee on Rail- roauaanu i urnpiKcs lost, ayes Hi noea 17. The question then bring on airreuimr to artirln I. reported originally by the cinimttr on Railroads and iirupiaes ; sain section was stricken out. rr sinking out : Arxa Messrs. flran. Heaver. PiMmlu P.nn cvw. ,rt Ewing, Ford, Hopkins, Uwis, Madeira, Martin nf tayetl.-, Perkins, Recim-lm, Spmdler, Slulson, ......, ..iimrr, uioru, tviison, Winegarner and NoKS Mr rs. Cronise. Edirerton. ftrwlilr.l Clr. ham, Harte, Hastings, Johnson. Knur. Mnrk.ll Mr. tin nf Columbiana, Reid, Ttiurolull and Utter HI. nir. itoppanii moved to amend bv wav of rvdrr. hv inserting lhal so much of the charter of said company, as prescribes the mode and amount of taxation, shall be deemed tn be surrendered ;" which was sgrredto ayrs2l,noes 12; the bill was then ordered l ne engrossed at the dek. 1 he following bills were then rrnnrlrd Hy Mr. Gopuarii, to amend the act for ih hriirr regulation and support of Common Schools, in the town of Zanesville rule dispensed with, and the bill rrau iwice ami recommitted to air. Omldanl Hy Mr. Perkins, in relation lo ft turnpike road in Ashtabula county. Hy Mr. Ukan, to authorize the transfer of taxes, from Ihe Springfield and Urbana turnpike company, lo a certain free turnpike. Hy Mr. Harts, t repeal Uia act to Incorporate the town nf MrCnnnellavtl U. Hy Mr. Mcb am, providing for the inspection ofj luiii.n ...u niiiKir, m Hamilton county. The following lulls wrrr thrn passed: Fixing tho tunes of holding the Court of Common Pleas, in Uie Mtli Judmul Cireinl. Also, prescribing the times of holding the Court of vuiiunon i iras, in me mil judicial Circuit On motion of Mr. Thornhill, Uie Senateadjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Mtmpv. rilTITIONS. Mr. SeiTH of Hamilton, presented the annlieation of the trusters of Delhi township, Hamilton county, for power in connection with the Auditor of said noiiii-ly, to sell lot No. I, of section Hi referred to Mr. until. Also, the nrlition of J. M. Pickrriiur and other citizens of Hamilton and Clermont counties, in favor ni rxrmptmg the homestead from sale or mortgage for debt referred to the Judiciary committee. fir. iii.abk, irom tM citizens oi Wayne county, fur the repeal nf the Alac k laws. Also, from the same gentleman, from 34 citizens of .iieuina, asking (lie repeal or the law making it Ihedu ly nf trustees in warn out the poor. Hy Mr. HouiiK,from Lot Holmes and 5!) other citi zens oi t airfield township, l oliimbmiia county, in relation to the annexation of Tex as, Ac. Mr. Sith of Hamilton, moved r he petition be re jected carried, ayes Itl, nies 21. liy .Mr. Moour, from Darnel StaulVr and 73 other rilizensnf Columbiana county, asking the repeal of all laws, in this Slate making ft distinction on account of color. Also, from GO citizens of Mriga county on same subject, Hy Mr. Hfattv, from 54 legal voters, 42 ladiea, and 21 minors, nf Carroll county, on Uit License question laid on U table. Sundry bills were taken from the committee oi the whole and referred to appropriate committee, Mr Ellison obtained leave and recorded hit vote in the negative on Uie bill to amend the tax law, BILLS READ THE THIRD TIMS. A bill to authorize the Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati Railroad company to construct side branches passed. BILLS ON LEAVE. By Mr. Cotton, to fix Uie times of holding courts in the 11th Judicial Circuit read the first and second times, and referred. Uy Mr. WAunrN, to authorize the sale of ministerial section 2!l, in Colerain township, Hamilton county read the first time. Hy Mr. Noolb of Seneca, relative to wnta of habeas corpus read the first lime. By Mr. Corwin, to emend the act fixing the times of holding courts in the 7th Judicial Circuit read the first and second times and referred. Hy Mr. Hknnrtt, to amend the act to provide for the settlement of the estates of deceased persons-read the first and second time and referred- Hy Mr. Ti'RI-kv, to revive an act to lay nut a State road in the counties of Lawrence and Gallia, passed March 1, lKM read the first time. Hy Mr. Noble of Seneca, to amend the act to incorporate the flaldwin Institute read the first time. Also, to authorize the sale of certain achool landi in the counties uf Seneca and Wyandott read the first time. Also, to revive an act to lay out a free turnpike in Wyandolt county read the first time. REPORTS OV STANDING COMMITTEES. Mr. Kn.EH from the committee on New Counties, asked to be discharged from a further consideration of certain petitions from Knox county, and also petitions relative to the proposed county of Taj lor agreed to. Also, from the same committee, reported back the bill relative to the boundary line between the counties of Stark and Tuscarawas, and recommend its postponement to the first Monday in December next-agreed to. Mr. MusanovE.from the committee on Enrollment, reported sundry bills correctly enrolled. Mr. Thimble of Highland, from the committee on Roads and Highways, reported back the bill to amend the act relative to the navigation of Duck Creek, in Monroe county ordered to he engrossed. Also, asked to be discharged from the further consideration of sundry petitions relative to roads, dec-agreed to. Mr. Tali man, from the committee on Agnculturo, reported hack certain petitions for a tax on dogs recommitted to tho Finance committee. Mr. Corwin, from the committee on Corporation!, reported a bill to authorize the re-numbering of Iota in the town of Miamisburgh- -read the first time. A Iso, reported back Senate bill tn incorporate certain towns therein named ordered to bo read ft third time to-morrow. Also, reported buck the bill to incorporate the Ridge Union Meeting House, in Seneca county ordered to be engrossed. Also, reported back the bill to incorporate the town of Marion, in Marion county ordered to be engrossed. Also, reported back the hill to incorporate the Independent Hook and .Ladder company of Massilon ordered to be engrossed. Also, reported back the bill lo incorporate the town of Steubenville ordered to be engrossed. Also, reported back the bill to amend the act to in corporate the town of Mansfield, with an amendment, wiucn was agreed to. and tue bill ordered to be en grossed Jlr. Warren, from the committee on Benevolent Institutions, reported buck a certain resolution relative to the Deaf and Dumb Asylum indefinitelypostponed. Also, reported a resolution relative to John Dunn a native of Ireland, which was agreed to. Mr. Vallanoioiiam, from the Judiciary committee. reported back sundry resolutions of iuquiry laid on thr table. Mr. Lawrence, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, reported back the bill to authorize the town of Springfield to subscribe tn the capital itock of the Madison and Lake Eric Railroad and the bill was paasrd. Also, reported hack ths bill to amend the charter of the Columbus, Marion and Upper Sandusky Railroad company ordered to br engrossed. Also, reported a bill to incorporate the Eaton and Hamilton Railroad company read firat and second time and referred. A Iso, reported a bill to incorporate the Bucyrus Rail- mad company read Uie firat and second lime and referred. Alao, reported a bill to lav out and establish a State road from Ml. Vernon to Mansfield read the first and second time and referred. Mr. Uackus, from the Judiciary committee, asked to be discharged from further consideration of the petition of Win. Jenkins for a divorce agreed to; also, petition relative to Justice's Docketspostponed to the first ti nnu ay ot I December next; also, the peti tion of John A. Corwin and others. Also, reported back the bill to authorize the Recorder of Hamilton county to make an index, and recommended iu postponement to the first Monday of De-ce inner nextagreed to. Also reported bark the hill for the more speedy administration of justice in Hamilton county, and recommended its postponement to Uie first Monday of De. ce miter next agreed to. Also, reported bark the bill to amend the act regulating elections, with an amendment laid on Uie table to be printed. Mr. Trimilb of Highland, from the Finance com. mittee, reported back the bill for the relief of Daniel HI ark -ordered tube engrossed. Alan, reported back the bill to guard against hydro, phobia and prevent ihe dealruction of sheep by dogs, with an amendment exempting certain countiea from the operation of the law; and after numerous amendments were offered, the whole matter was referred to a select crmmitteeol three Messrs. Trimble of Highland, McMahanof Coshocton, and Tallman. Alan reported back the bill to fix the salaries of the Stale Librarian and Private Secretary of the Governor.Mr. Trimble moved to amend, by reducing the Secretary a salary from $7H) to f lHV-greed to. Mr. Convkrib moved to reduce the Librarian1! salaiy from f50 to $:nmlost, ayes 1H, noes 4(i. Mr, Cotton moved to strike out the 4th arc t ion-lost, ayea 20, noea 34. The bill was then recommitted to Mr- Lawrence. Mr. Hreck, from thr committee on the Penitentiary, reported bark thr bill to regulate thr Ohio Penitentiary, Ac. recommitted to the Judiciary committee. Mr. Hi. a kk, from the committee on Common Schools, Ac, reported back Senate bill, for the support and better regulation of common schools in Akron, with one amendment, which was agreed to. Mr. Warn. en moved to further amend section 4- The bill and amendment were recommitted to Mr. Backus. Senate resolution, relative to printing extra copies of the report of Ihe committee on Public Works, ic, was ado pled. Mr. fli. a kb, from the committee on Common Schools, Ac, reported back the bill lo extend the time of payment for certain achool land in Warren countyalso, the bill to authorize the sale of parts of a certain school section in Perry county winch were ordered to be engrossed. Also, reported back Senate bill, to authorize the sain of section lo, in Carroll countyordered to be read the Murd time. Alao, reported a bill tn authorize the aale of lota 1 and5 of section Hi, in Beavercreek township, Greene county Also, a bill to authorize the sale of section 16 in Olive township, morgan county Also, ft bill to authorize Uie sale ol section 2ti in Gallia county which were severally read Uie first and second lime and order ed (o be engrossed. Mr. llAraus, irom lue Judiciary committee, report ed back Senate bill to repeal the act tn ratify the sale of certain landi, and recommended ita indefinite post pone me n i agree u io, RETORTS r SELECT COMMtTTEBS. Mr McMillan of Lucas reported a bill to amend Ihe act to incorporate thr town of Toledo ; Also, ft bill to Uy out and establish Uie Liberty town ship and Miltonvillo free turnpike btrh were read the first and second lime. Mr. Smith of Hamilton reported a bill to authorize the Auditor of Hamilton county, to sell a crrtain lot read first and second time, and referred to Mr. Smith. Mr. K bn nor reported a bill to authorize the Commission,: rs of Guernsey county, to levy an additional tax for county purposes read Uie first and second time, and referred. Mr. Vali anpioham reported back the bill to amend the criminal laws of the Stale, iLo.,wiUi amendments, which were agreed In. Mr. H ackis moved to insert the word" unanimous " in the first section agreed to. Mr. WiiiTHiiinr. moved to postpone the bill until the first Monday of December next carried, yes 34, noea It: I. The House then took ft recess, 2i o'dork P. .V. Mr. RrsaELLof Harrison, reported hack Senate bill to regulate tavern licences, with one amendment ft new bill, giving the question to each township. Mr. Emi.iiv moved to amend the amendment by striking out 20" and inserting ". IU " so that the fine shall not be less than $10, fur infringing the provisions of the law agreed to. Mr. iiosi.E of Seneca, moved to add ft section, re. pealing the law of Febraary 3, 1H45, and declaring lhal the word "authorize,' in the law of March H. 1K11, shall be construed to mean " required "agreed to. Mr. Backi'I moved Air the r to amend the amend, ment, in the ftth aection, more clearly defining the intention of thr clause agreed lo. Mr. Nori.e of Seneca moved further to amend by striking nut of the fith section, thr clause giving one half the fine to the informer agreed tu. NUMBER 24. Mr. Noble of Seneca, moved to atrike out the pro viso gl m" t"1011) relative to me interest ot the iniUmer 'n W,B re,uu 01 1UU- Mr Witr."oi: move, 10 reconsider the vote on the first ameioien to informers earried. Tim nnn.tmn i,.n hii." on agreeing to strike out the words one-half to tni in'.1""1' ni half "carried, ayea 43, noes 3. The question then recurring on striding out thr) F viao, it was carried. Mr. Ht.au b moved to amend section 4, by striking out " one quart " and insert " one gallon "lost. Mr. Park moved to add aection 11, making it the duty of Constables, Justices of the Peace, Vc, to enforce the provision of the act carried, Mr. Cotton moved lo amend further by striking out all after the 2d section lost, ayes 1 J, noes 27. Mr. Vallahdigham moved to amend further in sed. tion 8, regulating the trial before tbe Justice of the Peace agreed to. Mr. McFarland moved to amend ao as to change the time of voting on the license question, from the annual spring election to Uie 3d Monday in April , loat, ayes 1(1, noes 43. The question then recurring upon agreeing to the amendment of ths committee, at amended, it was agreed to, ayes 48, noes ti. The bill waa then ordered to be engrossed. Mr. Tuhlet moved to reconsider the vote bv which the House refused to engross the bill relative to Uie criminal laws of Uie Stale. Mr. Hines moved to lay the motion to reconsider, on the table lost, ayea 31, noes 35. The question then being on Uie motion to reconsider, it was carried ayes Uo, noes 31. Mr. Vallanoioham, then moved to recommit the bill to ft select committee of three carried ; and Messrs. Vallandigham, Backus and Noble of Seneca, were appointed said committee. Mr. Cotton reported ft bill, further to amend the act relative to the duties of Justices of ths Peace, and Constables in civil cases read Uie first and second time, and referred. Mr. Cock reported ft bill to provide for the revaluation and aale of certain school lands, in Stark countyread the firat and second time, and referred. Mr. Behrt reported back Senate bill, to amend the act to incorporate the Rossville Hydraulic Company; and the Houae refused to order tho bill to its third reading ayes 30, noes 33. Mr. Vallandiuiiam reported back the bill to provide for ascertaining the will of the people, upon the question of calling a Convention to amend Uie Constitution, with an amendment, which waa agreed lo. The question then being upon the passage of the bill, and the ayes and noes being demanded, resulted, ayes 3ti, noes 21) ; and the bill not having received the vote required by the Constitution, ( two-thirds ) it was declared lost. Mr. Vallandioham appealed fiom tha decision of the Chair, and raised the point, Uiat a majority of the votes in one branch of the Legislature was sufficient to send a bill of this character to the other branch the Constitution requiring, that two-thirds of the Lpt-islature, and not two-thirds of eilhor branch, ahull pass Uie bill. The question then being is the decision of the Chair correct i and the ayes and noea being demand d, resulted ayes 37, noes Hi ao the deciiion of the Chair was sustained. Mr. Hibbkhd, on leave, from tbe mmmiti. Public Worka, &c, reported back reaolutinn i!m,v. to tho examination of Claims (constituting Ihe Hoard of Public Works, and the Aitornry General a board for that p ii rpose) recommitted to Messrs. Converse ano niDbcrd. Also, on leave, from the same commit! ,1 back the bill relative to the Sandy and Beaver Canal, with an amendment, whirh wasacreed to and bill wn engrossed at the Clerk's desk, read Uio Uf.rd time and passed. nir. llACKca, on leave, from the Judieiare Pm. mittee, reported a bill to create the 17th Judicial Cir cuit reao ine nrat lime. Mr. Russell of Harrison, renorted barb th hill tn repeal one clause of the black laws laid on thetable. Mr. Kilkr. on leave, from the com mill n N. Counties, reported a bill to erect tho county of National read the first time. Mr. Siuw reported bark the th. iHtir. of the Zmeiville ud My.ille Turnuik. Compuny, witli an amendment, whicb. waa agreed to, and the resolution adopted. 1 ne House Inen adjourned. Tueadar, Februnrr S, 184T. J.N SENATE. riTITIOlfl. By Mr. Wikioawciii, from Samuel Green. tire lo the claim of Joseph Kraier, for work done on the National road rek-rrtd to tha committee on llauna. On motion of Mr. Kino, the rules were suspended, and the Senate went into the consideration of ills o their Tinitn ixhiioi. To extend Ihe lime of parment lo nnrrhir. r school section 16, in Farmer township, Defiance coun. ty passed. l o eutliorize um sal. or certain lota in Mansfield, Richland county passed. To encouraire Tuachera' Institutes passed. A bill for the relief of school dialricl. in r;.rn,... township, Harrison county passed. To amend ail acl for the belter reml.iini. f H.. aurplua revenue, passed February 27, 1Mb pawed. Toauthoriie the town of Minster, to lay a tai for making side-walka, AVc, passed. Accepting tlie chartered franchises of the first Range Turnpia. Company, in Ashtabula rmim.... pasiKid. To incorporate Hie Hebrew Benerolent society of Cincinnati. To amend an act to incoroorate tha (own .f ll.. bana, passed December &, 144 passed. To amend an act to authorise the city Council of Cincinnati, to borrow money for the benefit of the Cincinnati and White Water Canal Company...pasaed. To pro. id. for funding the deb la of tha Ohio lini-Ter.ity recommitted. 1 o toy out and establish a graded turnpike road from Leeaburg in'iCarroll county to Zoai in Turin... oounty passed. Amending the act to incorporate Ihe eiie nf n.illl. oothe paased. To lay out and establish a Stale mad in IK. ,.n. ties of jacaaon and Ualha passed. io quiet lines to certain lands in th county of Paulding paaaed. To amend an act to incorporate tha Little Miami Railroad Company. To authorise the aale of a certain lot in Delaware county passed. To authorise the Commiaainnera of Licking county to take etock in certain railroad companieepaased. In relation to Juriea in Hamilton eountypessed. in To authorize Ihe making of roada and drains certain caaee.psssed. To amend the act to incorporate the Holy Congregation of Ihe children of Isrsel of Cincinnati paaaed. To repeal an acl to provide for the inspection of salt manufactured in tho Stale of Ohio, and creating Uie olltoe of Inspector passed. To authorise Ihe town of Hamilton to borrow money, and for other purpoaeapa.Md- To lay out and eatalilisli a free turnpika road Irom the town of Portsmouth in the county of Sciolo la Hillsborough in Highland countypassed. To lay out and ntahliah a free turnpike road from Port Washington in Tuscarawas county lo Newtowu in aaid county passed. An act to authorise Ihe Commissioners of Logan county lo apportion road la. among Ihe free turnpikea in Bsid county passed. Supplementary to Ihe act authorising the city of Dayton lo borrow money for certain purposea peescrl. To revive and amend the act to incorporate til Ohio and Pennsylvania railroad company -passed. To authorise Ilia acta of Joshua W ickhlfe, of Fair-field oounty, in reference to Ihe Bale of certain achool lanua therein named passed. lo incorporate Uie Hark and Miami turnpike com. panypaaced. r.. I. . . ...-A Q i . .... r i , s u ,.vui.i.M- . rrau norn voanontoa eonnty, to Csnsl Dover In Tuscarawas county passed. f or Uie reuei oi acnanah Y Jones paaaed. To authoriao Ilia city of Dayton to borrow money for railroad purposea. On motion of Mr. Ilt, recommitted lo himartf. with a view tn atriking out Senate amendments . ... 17, noea 14. ' Prescribing the times nf holdino- the Court nf cn,n. mon Pleaa, in the twelfth Judicial Circuit. msc at, i. a a sous. Mr. Yii lion reported ft resolution that the two Houses n into the election, this arte r noon, at i,Mir past two o'clock, of Judges, lo-wit : mis associate judge for the county of Hutler; one for the oounty of Summit; one president iuduT for the third, and mi for the fourth Judicial Circuits ; and one Major General of the Uud L) i visum of Ohio Militia; which waa adopted. 'the Hfraklr presentcilft communication from id Governor, snnoiiticing Ihe resignation of Hun. C. W. Searle, as President Judge of the fourth Judicial Circuitlaid on the table. Mr. GoniiARn, from ft sclent committee. rnnriil hack the bill to incorporaU the Central Ohio Railroad Company ordered to a third reading to-morrow. After dispoainir of titndrv bills bv tskine them m.t of committee of the whole, and recommitting them lo pprupiiiur. uuii i in uirrs, On motion of Mr. Pkrrins, Senate bit . in rrUtimi to escheated lands in the town of Mansfield, Richland ennntvordrred lo be read a third time Mr. Hban, from the com mi lire on Public Works, Ao., reported bark thr petition of Jacob Green and others, and recommended the discharge of the committee, whirh was agreed to. The Senate then look a recess.